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The many uses of dental cleaning tools

Next time you are at the dentist, ask the dental hygienist or the dentist if they have any old dental cleaning tools or picks that you can have. They often retire these tools once they are no longer fit for dentistry, but they still make great tools to have in your tool chest. They are great for removing old finishes and paints from from nooks and crannies. Once one of these tools finds its way into your toolbox, you'll be wondering how you managed to live without it.
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Added: on Aug 30, 2007 at 7:40 pm
Added By: Norm

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