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kimbutgar

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1. When I was a teenage my dog ate my retainer

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Tue Jun 24, 2025, 03:14 PM

Jun 24

Last edited Tue Jun 24, 2025, 06:24 PM - Edit history (1)

I got another one and it ate that one. My mother was furious because it was $75 to replace a lot of money those days. So my grandfather chipped in and I got a third one which I left in my dresser instead of on my nightstand table. I still have retainer 55 years later.

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Has this ever happened to you? [View all] Sparkly Jun 24 OP

When I was a teenage my dog ate my retainer kimbutgar Jun 24 #1

Right! They love those things! Sparkly Jun 24 #2

No, but I had two of mine join forces to turn my half sinkingfeeling Jun 24 #3

Oh nooo!!! Sparkly Jun 24 #4

LOL! Look on the bright side: At least you don't lead a dull life. LoisB Jun 24 #5

You're right!! Sparkly Jun 24 #6