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Teeth Band Prices at an All-Time Low As Orthofill Launches Last 2012 Christmas Promo

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by Kristenne Snelson

Teeth Bands at whopping low prices for 3rd Christmas Promo offered by Orthofill, world provider for alternative non-invasive solution for teeth gaps.

Ottawa On (PRWEB) December 03, 2012

Teeth bands are now being sold at very low prices for the third Christmas Promo offered by Orthofill, the leading provider for safe, less expensive, alternative and non-invasive solutions for teeth gaps.

For a limited time beginning December 2, 2012, Orthofill is offering more than 50% worth of discounts on their teeth band packages. With the onset of the shopping season, discounts mean savings for people who are preparing their budgets for presents and celebrations this Yuletide season.

This is the last leg of their Christmas promos for this year which comes at an opportune time: as the New Year closes in, Orthofill invites their potential clients to sport a new smile for 2013 in 30 days from the first use.

Using the tooth bands is simple: one only has to place one band over the teeth with a gap in between them and wear them for 12 hours overnight for the initial 30 days, until the gap is closed. To ensure that teeth stay in their new positions permanently, the bands should be worn round the clock for another 30 days thereafter.

Purchasing Orthofill’s teeth bands is risk free. Clients get their money back 100% should they find results unsatisfactory provided that all instructions on usage were followed.

To find out how much savings one can make, visit Orthofill’s pricing page.

For more information on the treatment of minor diastemas, proper product usage, treatable cases and other case studies, visit Orthofill at http://www.orthofill.com

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About

Orthofill is a company owned by Clicking Labs, Inc. With dedication and perseverance, they were able to bring together a team of multi-talented individuals to provide the world with creative and interesting marketing strategies to drive success to its clients. It has stations in Ontario, Canada and Cebu, Philippines.

 

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Orthofill: The Ultimate Solution to Teeth Gap

Teeth gap is the bane of teenager’s existence because it does not make them look appealing to their peers. Some would even hesitate to smile for fear of being ridiculed. Thus, most teenagers as well as adults look somber and serious because they want to hide their teeth.

What do you think are the causes of teeth gap?

According to dental studies, gapped teeth are caused by bad infant habits such as tongue sucking, thrusting. It develops overtime so it does not appear noticeable at first. When parents notice them they are often busy or do not have enough money. So they seek other alternatives on how to fix teeth gap that is affordable yet at the same time effective.

That’s when Orthofill comes in. Orthofill are dental bands made of synthetic materials. When you look at these oral bands they appear like normal rubber bands that you can find in any department store but they are not. They are special bands that are intended to close teeth gap. Unlike braces, which cost an arm and a leg, Orthofill is as affordable as you can get in the market. If you are looking on how to close a gap without braces, then you hit the jackpot with Orthofill.

Orthofill Saves the Day

Orthofill is a newly discovered alternative to braces that is low cost yet has proven to be safe and effective. Other alternative to braces that offer teeth gap solution like veneers and invisalign are also effective yet very expensive, sometimes costlier than braces. Thus, Orthofill is a revolutionary solution to teeth gap that broke the barrier between the rich and the middle class as well as those who belong to marginal sectors of the society.

Other than affordability, what else does Orthofill have that sets them apart from other dental band providers?

1. Easy to use (worn overnight daily)
2. Positive results in just 30 days
3. 100% Money back guarantee
4. FDA Approved
5. Trusted orthodontists
6. Non-latex

Just because Orthofill fixes your teeth gap, it helps if you constantly take care of your teeth such as regular brushing, flossing and using mouthwash. This is so you won’t create another tooth gap due to dental decays that often leads to extraction and teeth gap.

Another thing to take into consideration is nutrition. You must eat only nutritious food that would help keep your teeth healthy. If not, someday you will lose one tooth again and produce another gap. Orthofill can only fix these dental problems but is unable to prevent these problems from ever happening. Only you have the power to do that. It requires discipline yet you should know that it is for your own good.

Use Orthofill, close the teeth gap and smile. You are too beautiful to look grave and serious.

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5 BASIC TIPS TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR TEETH

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by Kristenne Snelson


Oral health is one of the most important bodily concerns that people must put their efforts to take care of in order to avoid dental disorders that could lead to major health problems such as heart and systemic diseases. But most noticeable and early effect of dental neglect is tooth decay and gap in teeth.

So to avoid the occurrence of deadly diseases and prevent you from actually spending too much to fix gap in teeth, here are 10 tips to guide you on how to take care of your teeth.

1.    Brush your teeth daily

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Well, this is very obvious and a common practice taught to everyone during childhood. However, some people tend to skip on this due to laziness. If you want to maintain healthy teeth, make sure to brush your teeth once or twice daily to remove plaque build-up that eventually causes teeth gaps and worst gum diseases.

2.    Change your toothbrush often

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Not everyone is aware of the fact that toothbrush must be changed monthly or once in two months at least. Toothbrushes are always in contact with bacteria and in the long run may harbour them because of repeated use. Also, toothbrush that has been used for more than 3 months are no longer effective in eradicating plaque.

3.    Clean your tongue as well

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Majority of the bacteria in your mouth are found on the tongue. So make sure that you brush your tongue as well, so to prevent bad breath and to eliminate bacteria as well.

4.    Choose the right toothpaste

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Pro-enamel toothpaste can help protect your teeth against acidic foods. Most often people can’t avoid drinking hot or cold beverages. Some also have the habit of smoking. All of these can be bad for your teeth thus requiring the right types of toothpaste. Ask your dentist for suitable toothpaste to use based on your eating habits.

5.    Avoid too much sugar

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It is common knowledge how sugar could hasten the destruction of the teeth. It is sweet and thick and turns moist, which is very attractive for bacterial growth. However, people love their sweets. It’s okay to have some treat, but if you eat too much in a day, not only could it cause diabetes but it can cause tooth decay as well. So make sure not to eat too much and brush after you eat them.

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There are tons of tips on how to take care of teeth but these are among the most important ones. So if you don’t want to have teeth gaps to mess up your confidence then do better to take good care of your teeth. But if you already have a teeth gap you can try fixing that first with ortho bands. This alternative is far better than braces.

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DENTAL CARE NOW AND THEN

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Did you know that cleaning the teeth was not always this easy? Thanks to the advancing technology and dedicated dentists, it is much convenient to keep teeth clean and fresh, as well as close teeth gap and straighten severely crooked teeth. In fact, you can fix teeth gap at home using gap bands.

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These bands can be purchased online and applied at home each day for about a month or two. This is the cheapest and fastest way to resolve gap problems on teeth. Here are some fun teeth facts that will make you appreciate more the dental help, method and teeth products that are available today.

FALSE TEETH

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Back in 1800s, people in England who were wearing false teeth ate on their bedrooms instead of the dining table to prevent embarrassing themselves if their false teeth fall while eating. Today, false teeth are not always the option for teeth problems. There are other dental solutions like teeth filling and veneers that may resolve the concern. And if the last resort is getting false teeth, they can be fitted perfectly to avoid accidentally falling. Furthermore, they look more natural so you would still feel comfortable wearing them.

TOOTHACHE

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If you are suffering from toothache, brushing your teeth can prevent this from happening or your dentist may give you medication to alleviate the pain immediately. That means you don’t have to kiss a donkey, which was the common solution for treating toothache in Germany back in the middle ages.

There’s also no need to cover the teeth with parchments containing incantations and prayers, which ancient Chinese used to do to ease toothache. If the tooth needs to be removed, you don’t have to worry as the dentist may use anesthesia so you wouldn’t feel anything during the process. You wouldn’t want to use pliers for removing it just like the ancient Greeks did right?

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Before, toothache was believed to be caused by a tooth worm. It is said that the worm eats up the inner part of the teeth, which then destroys it. With all the available information about dental care online and with the help of the dentist, as you know, toothache and tooth decay are not caused by tooth worm. They can be caused by the foods you eat, as well as by not properly taking care of the teeth. Taking of your oral hygiene can prevent dental problems.

DENTAL PRODUCTS

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Speaking of oral hygiene, there are several products available today that can be used for taking care of your teeth. Some of them are toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss, bands and mouthwash.

In ancient times, taking care of oral health was not as convenient as it is today. Twigs were used by chewing them to turn them into strands. People then use them like toothbrush for cleaning their teeth. Aside from twigs, various rough items were also used for dental cleaning including pumice and eggshell. People used to ground charcoal, chalk or use ashes like toothpaste for cleaning teeth. Urine was also used for gargling, much like a mouthwash. Good thing you don’t have to do any of these today.

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Teeth Gap Prevention Tips


Much of the dental work done by licensed orthodontists includes procedures to fix gap in teeth. There are various methods used, depending on the size of the gap. Some dentists recommend the use of bands to pull the teeth together and close the gap while others make use of fillings to camouflage the space between the teeth. People who like more immediate results prefer fillings because after the treatment, they can just walk out of the dental clinic with their teeth already fixed. Bands take a little more time. Both remedies are temporary but fillings last more than bands. The effect of bands last only for a few hours while fillings stay up to when they fall off and the adhesion weakens.

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With all the modern techniques in dental medicine, dental problems no longer cause much worry on people. And it seems that dental cases are increasing each time, hence creating a great demand on dental services. Yet you might wonder why all these dental works are necessary. For all you know, a person can avoid having dental setbacks if they take good care of their oral health. This issue raises a good point as preventive measures always count in maintaining good oral condition.

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Preventing teeth gap

Instead of finding ways on how to fix gap teeth, try to find ways instead on how to prevent teeth gap. Here are some helpful tips.

Gum Care

  • Brush your teeth regularly especially before going to bed. Food particles lodge in between teeth when eating and they will stay there unless you brush them out. When not taken out, food particles decay and bacteria will grow and start to eat the teeth away, causing cavities.

 teeth extraction

  • Avoid having your teeth extracted. Losing some teeth will create space in your teeth set. With the absence of a tooth, the other teeth will start to be misaligned and move away from each other, thus creating gaps. You must keep your teeth healthy and cavity-free so you will not be forced to lose any of them. When tooth decay becomes apparent, have root canal treatment instead of extraction.

 dental floss

  • Use dental floss. Some people love to use wooden or plastic toothpick to clean their teeth after eating. Dental floss is preferred because it is as thin as thread. Toothpicks can cause gaps because they are thicker. When dental floss is not available, you might as well brush your teeth than pick them with toothpick.

regular visit to the dentist

  • Visit your dentist regularly. Again, this is the most basic rule in maintaining oral health. If you want to have a perfect set of teeth, work on it. Observe proper oral hygiene and see your dentist every six months at the least. Make sure also that you keep one regular dentist and avoid hopping from one dental clinic to another. It is important that you have a permanent record or file in your dentist’s office for his reference each time you pay him a visit.

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Teeth gaps are easy to camouflage with the availability of new dental tools. However it is much better if you can prevent them from the outset by observing proper dental care.

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Do It Yourself Remedy for Teeth Gap

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by Kristenne Snelson


Teeth gaps happen due to misalignment of the teeth or missing molars that have created spaces and caused the teeth to move away from each other. Filling the gap can be expensive and you may have to make several visits to the dentist before they are finally bridged. If you want to close the gap but you have no budget yet for the proper dental procedure, there is a do it yourself remedy on how to fix teeth gap.

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Home solutions

The ideal way to get rid of teeth gap is by having braces or retainer. But if you do not like to shoulder the dental fees, you can make use of ortho bands as a temporary solution. To make sure you will be using authentic and safe bands, search online for good brands and read the reviews by users who have tried said items. Take note that since teeth are part of the mouth, it is important to take care of everything that it gets in contact with. Low quality bands may contain harmful components, which you can ingest orally.

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Teeth bands can be bought online for an average cost of 27 dollars. There are cheaper ones on eBay but then again, you have to ensure the quality of the articles for health reasons.

Sealing the gap

To seal teeth gaps on your own, put them on your teeth and leave them overnight. Within hours the gap will appear to be getting smaller until finally it disappears. You can wear the bands for 24 hours as long as you can tolerate the discomfort, which is normal the first time you put them on. It is amazing how the bands work fast; however, the effect may not last long. If you forget to wear the dental bands the gap will start to widen again and your teeth will look like the same way before. You can wear them again though and then take them off again if you feel like it. However this on and off solution can be a hassle and might also hurt your gums.

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It takes some time to get used to wearing dental bands. For best results you can schedule the time when you have to wear them and the days when you need to take them off.

Gum care

The first time you wear the bands your gums may bleed and become a bit swollen. This is because they are adjusting to the attachment. After a time however the gums will get used to the bands and bleeding will then stop.

Gum Care

With the bands in place, try to brush your teeth with up and down strokes instead of circular motions so you can control the movements better and prevent hurting your gums or better yet remove the bands in order to normally brush your teeth.

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Celebrities Not Bothered by Teeth Gaps


It is quite amusing to know that there are people with teeth gaps who do not bother to have them fixed despite having the means and access to dental care. In fact, there are prominent personalities who have space between teeth and yet they seem to be comfortable with it and hold no issues about how the gaps can be filled in. They seem to be confident with how they look teeth gap and all, which is said to even strengthen their appeal to the opposite sex.

Celebrities with Teeth Gaps

Incidentally, there are celebrities who are known to have teeth gaps and have managed to live with their imperfection and stay on the limelight so to speak. To mention a few of them, here is a short list.

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1. Michelle Obama. The American First Lady never fails to flash a toothy grin before cameras. Her teeth gap is obvious but it does not diminish her personable look. Sources say that Mrs. Obama has had several dental works on her teeth gap but they have not totally closed.

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2. Prince Harry. The dashing British prince has maintained a great appeal to women admirers despite the obvious teeth gap. There is a general belief that teeth gaps make guys more attractive. This probably encourages the royal family member to maintain the look.

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3. Brigitte Bardot. The voluptuous sexy actress with full sexy hair is known for her pout and teeth gap. Still oozing with charm even in advanced age, Bardot flashes her alluring smile with so much confidence regardless of her imperfect set of teeth.

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4. Madonna. The sultry singer whose musical videos portray her in sexy poses and acts does not mind her teeth gap even when she shows her iconic smile that has landed in many magazine covers.

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5. Natalie Cole. The famous daughter of balladeer Nat King Cole and who is a jazz singer herself, Natalie Cole belts out her songs with so much passion. Her teeth gaps do not at all affect enunciation of song lyrics as she sings with enchantingly melodic voice.

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6. Georgia Jagger. Her father is rock star Mick Jagger but she has carved a name of her own in the fashion industry. Georgia is a top brand endorser and her modeling photos show her teeth gap but she nonetheless looks fabulous.

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7. Vanessa Paradis. The gorgeous model, actress and singer Vanessa was once in a relationship with famous Hollywood actor Johnny Depp. Though her front teeth have visible gap, she remains to be a hot item in her profession.

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8. Lara Stone. One of the loveliest faces in the celebrity world belongs to Lara Stone. She was once ranked as number one fashion model in the world and continues to walk the ramp to this day. Her teeth gap does not hamper her successful career and she does not show any insecurity with her physical flaw.

Successful Career

There are many more famous people who have imperfect teeth but somehow they have endured in their respective fields. Some of them confess to shun away from dentists so they just try to do some remedies on how to fix teeth at home. Yet with their popularity and success in life, the little teeth imperfection seems to have been overshadowed.

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Easy Remedies for Toothache

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by Kristenne Snelson


One of the lists that you should always have at home is not about how to fix teeth gap or where to buy teeth band; it must be the most basic dental concern that many people of all ages experience – the good old toothache. Of course you can always try those painkillers but what if you ran out of these meds? What are you going to do then?

Check out these amazingly effective home remedies for toothache that can totally bring you instant relief. These are safe for kids too as long as they are under the supervision of an adult during application. Read on to learn more.

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1. The concentrated salt water. I’m sure you already know this trick. It has been passed on from generation to generation mainly because it works. All you have to do is to combine a cup of warm water with a teaspoon of salt. Mix thoroughly and use this to rinse your mouth.

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2. The garlic cloves. Garlic is a great antibiotic that can instantly kill whatever germs and bacteria linger in your tooth. You can put a clove on the affected area and let it stay there for a couple of minutes. You can also chew raw garlic, focusing on the aching tooth.

hard-liquor

4. Hard liquor. Rinse your mouth with some vodka, scotch, whiskey, or brandy. Make sure you gargle it well. Spit it out and don’t swallow it! This is a strong mouthwash that can truly kill the germs.

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4. Vanilla. Vanilla extract may be sweet but it has some amazing qualities that can instantly relieve you from the pain. Just soak a clean cotton ball on the affected area and let it sit there. Do this twice a day, until the pain fades away.

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5. Apple cider vinegar. Soak a clean cotton ball in an apple cider vinegar. Carefully put it over your aching tooth. It will remove the pain instantly!

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Weird But Interesting Dental Beliefs

Today, the advancements of the medical world have certainly made a lot of people healthy and fit. This does not exclude the field of dentistry. There are a lot of things that you can do to maintain a healthy set of whites without having to straighten teeth without braces. Yes, there is an alternative to braces, thus making it easier to make sure that you get that perfect smile.

But did you know that during the ancient times, people had weird beliefs regarding their teeth? Here are some notable things that you might want to know about.

kissing-donkey-relieves-toothache

1. Kissing a donkey relieves toothaches? Yes, you read that right. During the middle ages, the Germans believe that a person with an aching tooth must kiss a donkey to bring instantly relieve him from the pain.

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2. Big old pliers were used to extract teeth. Would you believe that ancient Greeks, with all their glorious richness and grandeur, used pliers for all tooth extractions? That must have hurt a lot. Ouch!

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3. Twigs and fingers were used like a toothbrush. Back when people have not yet heard of a toothbrush, they used twigs and fingers to clean their teeth. They compile little twigs and use it as a brush.

ancient-toothpaste

4. Charcoal, chalk, and ashes were used to be an ancient version of toothpaste. A century ago before toothpaste was invented, charcoal, ground up chalk, ashes, lemon juice, and honey were all mixed together until it forms a paste so they can clean their teeth.

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5. Written incantations can remove toothache. The ancient Chinese used to wrap their painful tooth with a thin paper that is full of written incantations. They believed that these incantations could cure tooth decay.

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6. Eating habits with false teeth. During the 19th century in England, people that use false teeth never eat in public. This is to avoid the embarrassing situation of “teeth falling off” in front of everybody.

Do you practice some ancient beliefs? Are they working out for you?

 

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The 6 Strangest Dental Requests

According to a survey that consisted of asking over 300 dentists that was organized by The Chicago Dental Society, there were six very common but odd requests made by their patients. It is not about how much veneers cost or how to fix teeth without braces, these inquiries are downright bizarre that you can’t help but laugh at some of it. Enlighten yourself with these strange requests.

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1. Can you please pull all my teeth and just give me dentures? Okay, now don’t you think this is insane? Do you honestly want to get rid of all your natural teeth just so you can replace it with some fake ones? Sheesh. That’s just plain lazy and weird!

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2. I just broke off an engagement. Can you prepare my tooth so that I can keep the diamond in it? We can only guess that either the girl does not want to return the diamond or the guy wants to make sure that the rock stays with him… that badly huh?

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3. Will you give me local anesthesia in my lips? I’m going in for permanent lipstick tattoos on my lips and I’d like to avoid the pain. Now this is just hilarious. Imagine having no sense of feelings whatsoever on your lips. Isn’t that horrible? Lips are one of the most sensitive parts of our body and you would throw that all away just because you want a tattoo? How odd!

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4. May I have an emergency-cleaning visit? It’s my high school reunion and I need a bright, white smile to face my old boyfriend. Wow. Now lady, if you want to have that perfect white smile, you have got to maintain a very good oral hygiene! Cleaning it once by the dentist will not make it whiter.

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5. Can I keep the teeth you pull out of my mouth – I’d like to make a necklace out of them. Uh, okay. No comment on this one. It is just too weird.

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6. Can you give my dog braces? This is quite funny and adorable. Imagine, dogs with braces? Hilarious!

Have you encountered weird requests on dental treatment? If you have, kindly leave it in the comment section, so we can all have more loads of laughter.