A twig a day keeps the dentist at bay


	A twig a day keeps the dentist at bay

michellezm

7-3-2007 4:29 AM

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sociology, health, africa

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7-3-2007 10:55 PM

adamc

my mom got me and clipette into the cleaning ritual. i'd go for a twig if that's all that was on offer.

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