Wax and food

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Septimus
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Wax and food

#1 Post by Septimus »

Do I take the wax off the brackets before i eat/drink?

or can i eat with them on?
i'm planning on drinking a milkshake.

Dramagyrl
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#2 Post by Dramagyrl »

You can do almost anything with the wax on, and it shouldn't be a problem. I have learned the hard way though, try and make sure you get it all off before you brush your teeth after the meal :?
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lionfish
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#3 Post by lionfish »

I'm with KK and Meryaten, leave the wax on when you eat/drink.

Glad to hear your banding experience wasn't too rough.

Pirate Wench
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#4 Post by Pirate Wench »

I think the wax is like it's own food group. I don't know how much I have swallowed to this point. I try to take it out ahead of time now. I usually remember, but if I do swallow it.....I can definately feel it when it is gone.
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edinburger
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#5 Post by edinburger »

as far as I know it's vegetable-based and entirely safe...I have brushed with wax on. If some comes off, so what? I'll just put some more on if I need it.

Dramagyrl
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#6 Post by Dramagyrl »

Oh yeah, you can totally brust with it on, I just found it all gooped onto the bristles and was just a really unnecessary hassle.
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