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91. Application period for permanent residence(3kview/12res) Problem / Need advice 2022/12/18 20:56
92. Honolulu Where you can get your car's oil changed ...(4kview/13res) Problem / Need advice 2022/12/16 21:35
93. Adverse reactions to the latest Ba45-compliant vac...(4kview/18res) Problem / Need advice 2022/11/29 21:14
94. How to kill small ants(2kview/2res) Problem / Need advice 2022/11/16 20:28
95. advice about a problem(2kview/6res) Problem / Need advice 2022/10/10 14:16
96. Luggage from Japan to Hawaii(2kview/3res) Problem / Need advice 2022/10/10 09:17
97. Best way to send Golu clubs from the mainland(853view/0res) Problem / Need advice 2022/10/06 20:21
98. divorce(2kview/1res) Problem / Need advice 2022/09/27 11:36
99. About U.S. Citizenship(3kview/4res) Problem / Need advice 2022/09/09 12:04
100. Invisalign patients in Japan or Hawaii(2kview/5res) Problem / Need advice 2022/08/19 20:22
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Application period for permanent residence

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#1
  • Aoi
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  • 2022/12/06 22:06

I married a Japanese permanent resident and applied for permanent residence and it will be 2 years next February.
A Japanese lawyer told me that it takes an average of 1.5 years, not 2 years 。 but if anyone is in a similar situation or knows more details about the process of obtaining permanent residence, I would appreciate any information!

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#2

It seems to be taking a long time now. You mention below that it is taking
a long time to update.
You should go to the site and check your status.

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#4
  • こーの字
  • 2022/12/09 (Fri) 10:32
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I think the situation will change depending on whether you are applying from Japan or within the U.S.
I think it would be easier to comment if you had a brief current progress report.

The link below is to a green card applicant forum.
For your information.
https://www.trackitt.com/usa-discussion-forums/usa-family-based

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#8
  • こーの字
  • 2022/12/15 (Thu) 15:11
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Then the procedure is in two stages, I-130 (petition) and I-485 (permanent resident application )).
If next February will be 2 years, then
the I-130 has already been accepted and you are waiting for the I-485 interview?

Currently, the waiting time for I-485 in Honolulu is
24.5 months and 80% processed, right?
https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/

If I understand correctly, if you are married to a green card holder, the I-485 should be filed after the
I-130 is accepted.
Based on the information above, 80% of people are processed in about 2 years from the date the I-485 is filed.

If next February is two years from the filing of the I-485, then the goal may be close.
Conversely, if the two years includes the I-130 processing period, we may wait another year or so.

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#10
  • こーの字
  • 2022/12/15 (Thu) 15:34
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One more thing, is Aoi-san in Japan now ?
In that case, the I-485 is not processed in the US, but through the US Embassy
・ Consulate in Japan, so
the processing time will be different.

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#13
  • こーの字
  • 2022/12/18 (Sun) 20:56
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Yes, once the I-130 is approved by USCIS, the case is sent to the National Visa Center (NVC) at the Department of State, where the NVC coordinates the schedule with the U.S. Embassy in Japan, and after an interview at the Embassy, the immigrant visa is issued. Once it is confirmed that you entered the U.S. on that immigrant visa, a green card will be sent to your registered address after you enter the country.

The immigrant visa application form is the DS-260, and once NVC processes Aoi's case, it will begin the process of paying the application fee and processing the DS-260. Please refer to the following links for more information.

Back to the main topic, the processing time is
USCIS reviews the I-130,
NVC reviews the case,
DS-260 application to interview,
and the processing speed depends on how busy each department is. The speed will vary depending on the busyness of each department.
It would be easier to compare your time with others if we know where you are in this process.

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-1-submit-a-petition/step-2-begin-nvc-processing.html

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Honolulu Where you can get your car's oil changed right away without having to leave your car.

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#1
  • メンテ
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  • 2022/11/21 18:01

Hello.

I don't spend much time or money changing the oil in my car as it is a standard compact car.

If you inquire before you go, many places will raise the price abnormally or won't do it unless you leave your car with them.

Some of you who have been there in the last few months were able to get your oil changed immediately without leaving your car. Please let us know your recommendations.

Thank you very much.

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#8
  • Hiro
  • 2022/11/27 (Sun) 18:08
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I have just emailed you:)

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#9

I get my oil changed in a corner of the Aina Haina Shopping Center. I make an appointment and the work is completed in an hour and I shop at Foodland.

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#10
  • メンテ
  • 2022/12/01 (Thu) 13:50
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#9 Aina Haina
Thank you very much for sharing this information.
It would be very convenient if Honolulu had a place to change oil in a shopping center
as well.

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#12
  • こーの字
  • 2022/12/02 (Fri) 13:51
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Just this morning I had an oil change at the Nissan dealership ≪King Windward Nissan∩.
I had a 7:20 appointment time and finished with a free car wash at 9:00.
There is free coffee in the waiting room.

But the price has gone up a gazillion dollars, it used to be less than $40, but this time it was almost $60.

For your information.

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#14
  • Bogey
  • 2022/12/16 (Fri) 21:35
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There's an oil change place called "Jiffy Lube" at University City, South Beretania Street, next to Burger King.
It is drive-through style and you don't even have to get out of your car.

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Adverse reactions to the latest Ba45-compliant vaccines

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#1
  • 副反応怖い
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  • 2022/11/02 08:37

I will be going to Japan for the New Year's holiday, and I am considering getting the third vaccination to avoid the 72-hour pre-boarding inspection.

My family members who are accompanying me have no intention of getting the third dose and will be tested before boarding.

To be honest, I am also afraid of the third vaccination, but since I am planning to go to the city, I am now considering the third one at this opportunity. For those who have received the latest Ba45-compliant vaccine, how were the adverse reactions after the vaccination?

I have a choice between Pfizer or Moderna, but both of my first two were Pfizer and I am considering Pfizer again for the third dose.

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#15
  • たんぽぽ
  • 2022/11/21 (Mon) 14:28
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Mr. Scared of Adverse Reactions

There are vaccine lawsuits all over the world right now.
Look it up. You will find many.

Even though you have corona, you are fine now.
If you are still in the hospital, I understand your fear.
Corona is a disease that the media has created anxiety about.
Please wake up.

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#16
  • ころころ
  • 2022/11/21 (Mon) 18:16
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Japan News.

105 people have died in Kanagawa prefecture after vaccination.

It doesn't make sense if you are supposed to prevent corona infection but you die.

I am not a doctor or a nurse, but I think that if you raise your immunity without vaccination, you will not get corona infection.

Protect yourself.

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#17
  • 副反応怖い
  • 2022/11/25 (Fri) 09:39
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#14 Dandelion
I am no longer afraid of getting infected in Hawaii, where I live, but I am afraid of getting infected while traveling in Japan.

#16 Korokoro-san
I am afraid of vaccines. When I look up ways to boost my immune system on the Internet, all I can find are things that I usually try to do, such as moderate exercise, avoiding stress, and maintaining a good intestinal environment, but if there is anything else I can do to boost my immune system that would help prevent corona infection, please let me know. I definitely do not want to get infected before or after I go to Japan.

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#18
  • たんぽぽ
  • 2022/11/25 (Fri) 15:00
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Mr. Afraid of Adverse Reactions

There is no corona only in Japan. There are coronas all over the world. ?

In Japan, as in Hawaii, everyone is fine even if infected.
If you are worried about getting seriously ill and having to be put on a respirator, get a good overseas insurance policy.

By the way, if you are that scared,
your immune system will be in a slump.

To eliminate your fear, find out how corona is not a scary disease.
That is the best solution.

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#19
  • TV
  • 2022/11/29 (Tue) 21:14
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The reports in the Japanese News that people have died after being vaccinated seem to be false. It seems that they did not submit
documents to prove that the person died. So, it seems to be questionable.

Also, the vaccination is 5 times, 2 times and 2 times as usual booster, and the bivalent vaccine of Ba4 and 5 to the usual vaccine.

I'm not going to tell you what to do with the vaccine here, just be scared right with Covid. Don't be so careless
about it.

Please be rightly afraid of Covid. Don't think of it as a frivolous infection.

In reality, in TX, a person was not vaccinated, got infected, and ended up in the ICU. And the doctor begged him to get the vaccine
but he was told by the doctor that if he was infected, he could not get the vaccine. Please get well soon.
He seemed to calm the patient, but then he passed away.

It is up to you whether to vaccinate or not.

I have been vaccinated.

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How to kill small ants

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#1
  • あり退治
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  • 2022/11/07 08:21

Nice to meet you
Lately, every morning, there are several small, light yellow⁈like ants, about 1-1.5mm in size, walking on the walls and floors of my kitchen and living room

I live on the 33rd floor of a condo.
I have put 3 Terro and today is the 3rd day and I still get them in the morning.
I try to squash them, but when I see 10-20 of them walking around, they are atrocious. There are no lines.
I took a photo and enlarged it and found that the head is blackish brown and the body is light yellow
I think it is an Awatekonuka ant.

I would like to get your advice on how to get rid of them and what might be the cause ! Please help me.

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#2
  • アリとキリギリス
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  • 2022/11/07 (Mon) 12:27
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We have the same thing, small ants.
The most effective way is to

1, find out where they are coming in.

If you have a terror, you can probably get rid of them by putting them there.

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#3
  • ari3
  • 2022/11/16 (Wed) 20:28
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They get into food or fall into pots and pans while cooking, which is a problem.
If you don't find the nests and get rid of them, there will be any number of them.
The only way is to ask a contractor.

You should move out if you can.

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advice about a problem

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#1
  • aloha
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  • 2022/10/09 22:40

At the Kalakaua scramble intersection around 10:00 p.m. This is an automobile. I, the contributor, am a passenger.
The other party is two pedestrians. The signal on the car side is green
The pedestrian signal is red, but there are two pedestrians who ignore the signal
The driver gets angry and goes all the way to hit them with his car, even though he should have waited for 5 seconds.
Of course, the other driver gets angry and hits and breaks the mirror. The driver gets even angrier at the other driver and parks his car on the street to chase after the other driver, but he loses sight of him because there are so many people around. Of course, the driver disregarded the traffic light and hit the other driver's mirror.
Of course, the pedestrian who jaywalked is to blame, but I don't understand the psychology of going out of your way to hit that pedestrian with your car. It's like going out of your way to get into trouble.
Am I wrong to think that the driver has a bad character or a narrow mind? ? I am worried that I might have an accident someday.

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#3

The submitter is right.

This driver is lucky he only broke the mirror.
If the other driver is malicious, this would be a case that could become a litigation issue and result in hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages.
If you are a green card holder, you will be forced to return home.

You should think about how to deal with them.

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#4

The submitter is right.

This driver is lucky he only broke the mirror.
If the other driver is malicious, this would be a case that could become a litigation issue and result in hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages.
If you are a green card holder, you will be forced to return home.

You should think about how to deal with them.

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#5
  • クロコ
  • 2022/10/10 (Mon) 09:47
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Dear Contributor aloha

The driver is your friend ? boyfriend ? or ?

I think when you drive, the true nature of a person comes out.

I think you should break up with him. Be glad you are not married.

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#6

>>#5Croc
I vote for exactly that 👍🏼

Lord, if you get mad about something like that
I'm afraid you'll be vindictive
if you get involved as a friend or boyfriend if something happens.

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#7

My husband saw a white car and a pedestrian in trouble last night ?. I hope it wasn't the poster, but he said the car side was at fault from his side. Of course it is bad when a pedestrian disregards a traffic light, but to go out of your way to hit a pedestrian for that is attempted murder. I don't think it's a human thing to do. I wonder if they were not reported ? I hope they were not.
I'm sorry to hear that, but as others have said, I recommend that you get rid of him as soon as possible. You will make yourself unhappy if you get involved with crazy people. Best wishes to the submitter.

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Luggage from Japan to Hawaii

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#1
  • Package
  • mail
  • 2022/10/09 19:34

Thankfully, my parents in Japan send me cardboard boxes of things to Hawaii quite often, but it costs a lot of money for shipping. I know there are some things that I can get in Hawaii, but I want to send them to my grandchildren.
I am under the influence of the corona. Due to the Corona
I heard that it is no longer allowed to write the contents by hand and it has to be typed in on a computer, which my parents can't do, so they have to go to the post office to do it for them. ? but
I heard that small parcels are not accepted in the US yet.
I'm not thinking of shipping, but if you have any information on how to send this kind of thing at a reasonable price, I would appreciate it
Thank you very much.

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#4
  • こーの字
  • 2022/10/10 (Mon) 09:17
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How about SAL mail ? I was going to recommend it, but
I guess not if you don't accept small packages.
I learned a lot.

For those who are interested, here are some links to post offices ( accepting/not accepting international mail to the U.S. and other countries ).
https://www.post.japanpost.jp/int/information/overview_usa.html

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Best way to send Golu clubs from the mainland

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#1
  • LoveKihei
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  • 2022/10/06 20:21

Has anyone ever mailed golf clubs between Honolulu and San Francisco ?
I will be going from Honolulu to San Francisco in November, would it be better to bring my own golf clubs ?
including fees? If anyone has any information, I would appreciate it if you could share.
Thank you very much.

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divorce

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#1
  • ねこ
  • 2022/09/15 04:08

If I divorce my husband who lives in Hawaii, if he agrees, can I take the children back to Japan and file for divorce from there ?
If so, does anyone have a good lawyer that they used for their Hawaii divorce who was also very reasonable ??

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#2
  • クロスカントリーモーゲージ
  • 2022/09/27 (Tue) 11:36
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Why don't you contact Ms. Lucy, Japanese ?

Craig Polanyi Law Office
Direct Japanese Phone

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About U.S. Citizenship

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#1
  • DD
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  • 2022/09/08 19:48

I recently applied for a Lee Entry Permit (waiting for fingerprinting), but I found out that if I am outside the US for more than 6 months after obtaining a Lee Entry Permit, I will no longer be eligible to apply for citizenship. So I was wondering if it is possible to apply for citizenship while applying for a Lee Entry Permit ?

I would appreciate it if someone could tell me more about this

I am applying for a Lee Entry Permit. but I meet the requirements to stay in the U.S.

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#5
  • :)
  • 2022/09/09 (Fri) 12:04
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If you have been out of the U.S. for more than 6 months, you are not disqualified from applying for citizenship, you can apply, but
it is often not approved
you should not leave Hawaii until you get your citizenship.

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Invisalign patients in Japan or Hawaii

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#1
  • Parco
  • mail
  • 2022/08/13 11:11

I was seen by Dr. StevenTottori after referring to past topics.

He recommended Invisalign even though I am over 40s.

If anyone has actually experienced Invisalign, either in Japan or Hawaii,

I would appreciate it if you could tell me the advantages, disadvantages, insurance and cost at the time.

Please do.

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#2

I am a former patient myself who recommended Dr. Steven Tottori in a previous post here. I am in my late 30's.
I completed my orthodontic treatment with Incognito, which is the only backside braces that Dr. Tottori does on Oahu, and I am very happy with it.
I initially went for a consultation with the hope of getting Invisalign braces, but Dr. Tottori diagnosed that it was not indicated in my case. I cannot answer your question about Invisalign, but I would like to make a few comments after reading your posts.

・ "Invisalign even though I am over 40s"
You seem to think that Invisalign is not appropriate if you are over 40s. If so, you should tell your doctor so and ask him why he recommends Invisalign instead of other orthodontic appliances. Orthodontic treatment is a long-term process, and if there is any doubt or distrust, there will be a fear that you will not be satisfied with the final result.
After completing my orthodontic treatment, I felt that it is very important to have not only the skill of the doctor but also the "personal relationship" and "compatibility with oneself" because unlike general treatment, it is a long term treatment anyway. In my case, I was very satisfied because I had a great rapport with both Dr. Tottori and his staff.

・ Competitive quotes
If you have any doubts about Dr. Tottori's policy, why don't you apply for a consultation at another doctor's office as well and ask about other doctors' treatment plans?
I had consultations with four different doctors before finally deciding on Dr. Tottori. It was good to hear the diagnosis of different doctors so that I could understand my teeth alignment problem and how well I fit in with the doctor.
I told him that I wanted to straighten my teeth with Invisalign at first, but some other doctors recommended Invisalign, but I decided to go with Dr. Tottori because his treatment plan made the most sense to me and I trusted him.

・ Location of the clinic
I felt that the location of the clinic was also important, as I would need to visit regularly after starting treatment.
Dr. Tottori has an office in the Ala Moana Building, but he is generally only in the Ala Moana office every Thursday and every other Saturday, so there were times when the Ala Moana office was not open for emergencies or even on Thursdays. In that case, I had to go to the main office in Kapolei, which was inconvenient.

I wish you a satisfactory decision.

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#3

I am in my late 50's and I had mouthpiece braces at Smile Direct Club. I was supposed to have the treatment for 12 months, but when I was not satisfied with the results, they extended the treatment period at no extra charge. My child and I also had bedtime-only mouthpiece braces at Smile Direct Club, and my child had beautifully finished braces in 10 months. It seems to vary from person to person depending on the original teeth alignment, age, etc.

The price was about $ 1600 for the whole process with a friend of mine during the referral campaign, but I think the price is higher now. I had the braces only at night, so there was no pain or hindrance at all. Now that my braces are finished, I still sleep with retainers at night only.

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#4

I used to straighten with Invisalign.
As an adult, of course.
I paid $5000 plus total.
The total duration is about a year.
Actually, a long time ago, when I was in elementary school, I had a setback because of the pain of adjusting the orthodontic appliances
Invisalign doesn't look bad and you can brush your teeth properly,
I recommend it for that reason.
I am very happy now that I have the teeth I wanted.

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#5
  • Parco
  • 2022/08/15 (Mon) 11:42
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Former Patient

Mouthpiece

HI

Thank you for your experience and advice.
It is very helpful. Thank you very much.

I will do some more research to make sure that the location, duration, price, and day of the week are all close to what I want
.

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#6
  • めんどくさい人
  • 2022/08/19 (Fri) 20:22
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At a dental office near Diamondhead, I was told $ 6000.

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