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Amaze Your Friends With Four Amusing Mouth Facts!
DID YOU KNOW THAT THE WORD "DENTIST" comes from "dent-" which is French for "tooth"? Funny thing is, we deal with a lot more than just teeth! That's because the health of your teeth is so tightly connected to the health of your whole mouth (and even connected to the health of your whole body).
So, here are four fun facts about your mouth:
1. That Little Piece of Webbing
You know that little piece of webbing that connects the base of your mouth with the underside of your tongue? It's called a frenulum. And, there's another major one in your mouth. Can you think of where it is? That's right… It connects your upper gums to your top lip.
2. The Oral Mucosa
There is a special kind of tissue that lines your entire mouth called the oral mucosa. In some places (like on the roof of your mouth) it's mixed with keratin, which is a strong material also found in our fingernails.
3. Your Temporomandibular Joints
Your upper and lower jaw are connected by temporomandibular joints. Most of the joints in your body (for example, your elbow) only move in one direction. Your jaw, however, moves up and down, side to side, AND front to back! This helps our molars grind our food. Move your own jaw in a circle right now. Your pet cat (a carnivore) can't do that nearly as well as a human!
4. Saliva Factories
We have three major pairs of salivary glands, and other small ones located throughout our mouths. Did you know that saliva does more than help us eat and clean our mouths? It also contains important minerals that reinforce our teeth.
Ten More Fun Facts About Teeth
Together, Let's Keep Your Teeth AND Mouth Healthy
As your lifelong oral healthcare provider, we check more than just teeth. We're very interested in your gum health, the alignment and balance of your jaw, and early signs of problems like oral cancer in the soft tissues of your mouth and throat.
Thank you for the trust you place in us. We deeply appreciate it.
Remember, if you ever have any questions about your teeth or mouth we're here to help—so please ask us! We look forward to seeing you the next time you visit.
Improve Your Oral Health By Improving Your Posture
INTUITIVELY, YOU PROBABLY KNOW that better posture is good for your back, neck, etc. But what you may NOT know is that better posture is good for your oral health too! It's true. Proper posture promotes a healthy smile and can help prevent potential problems with your jaw and teeth.
Poor Posture Can Place Harmful Pressure On Your Jaw
Simply stated, when we slouch our lower jaw is pushed farther forward and our skull sits farther back on our spinal column, which can cause our bite to be misaligned. When our teeth are improperly aligned, our jaw compensates to bring them together. Over time, this movement can stress our jaw joints and the associated muscles—and in some cases cause painful inflammation and/or damage to our teeth.
Good Posture's Effects Are Far Reaching
Your teeth are an important part of an interconnected skeletal system. When misaligned, some studies show that the effects can even be as far reaching as the muscles in your pelvis and feet! Crazy, huh? Practicing good posture can not only help you maintain a healthy smile, but it can also help your whole body health.
Are You Practicing Good Posture?
Take a look at this short video to learn more about good posture:
Tips For Better Posture
- Lift your chest, pull your shoulder blades back and down
- Keep your stomach muscles tight
- If standing, your ears should line up with your shoulders, your hips with your knees, and your knees with your ankles
- If sitting, your hips should line up with your ears
If you have any questions about posture or its relationship to your oral health, please contact us. We're here to help you stand up straight and smile with confidence!
Thank you for the trust you place in our practice.
4 Ways Laughter And A Confident Smile Are Life Changing
BECAUSE IT USUALLY HAPPENS SPONTANEOUSLY, we don't often think about smiling or laughing. However, they both really do make us feel better—and, studies continue to reveal more of their many benefits.
1. Smiling Evokes Trust
A recent study published in the Journal of Economic Psychology suggests that people may be as much as 10% more willing to trust someone who smiles.
2. Smiling Could Increase Your Net Worth
Some economists suggest that smiles may have real, monetary value! Another study found that smiling waitresses earn more tips (makes sense, right?).
3. Smiling Lifts Your Spirit And Those Around You
Life is full of ups and downs. Smiling can reduce distressing emotions and be an invaluable tool in moving forward with our heads held high. And equally important, grins and chuckles can calm and comfort those around us. Here's an example of how someone else's smile (laugh) can lift YOUR day… We dare you to watch this video without smiling:
4. Smiling May Help You Look Younger!
That elusive fountain of youth may not be found in surgeries or potions—rather, a study suggests that the path to looking younger may be found through our smiles.
Let's Get You Smiling And Laughing More (or again)!
As your lifelong health partner, we're concerned about your total health. We know that some people don't reap the benefits of smiling and laughing because they're embarrassed or self-conscious about their teeth. Are you one of those people? We'd like to help. We love visiting with our patients about their smiles. We want you to smile confidently!
Thanks for sharing our practice (and our blog) with your friends, neighbors, and coworkers. We appreciate your kind referrals!
Where Are You When It Comes To Dental Visit Anxiety?
DID YOU KNOW THAT THE MAJORITY OF US experience SOME level of dental anxiety? As much as 80%, in fact. Despite our best efforts we know that there's something that feels inherently vulnerable about lying back in a chair while we examine your mouth. We've been patients too.
Communication Can Make You More Comfortable
We want you to feel comfortable and confident during your visits with us. We believe that one key is open communication between our team and you—our valued patient! Whether you're extremely nervous during dental appointments, or just slightly uncomfortable, communication helps. However, it's hard to know exactly how, or what, to communicate sometimes.
If you'd really like to explore the reasons you feel nervous about dental visits, here's a handy questionnaire developed by J.H. Clarke and S. Rustvold at the Oregon Health Sciences University School of Dentistry. If you'd like, look over the first four questions and let us know where you fall on the scale. It's a simple way to tell us how you're feeling.
Is Your First Appointment Coming Up?
Check out the video below outlining an routine check-up. It could help get you in the right mindset:
Simple Understanding Can Make A Huge Difference
Once we understand a little bit about your triggers and your reaction to dental-related situations, we can do a lot to make you feel comfortable. Some techniques we use include:
- Taking adequate time so you don't feel rushed or harried.
- Carefully explaining everything before we do it.
- Establishing signals so that you can let us know if you need a break.
Would You Like More Techniques For Relieving Stress?
This video has some great pointers:
Do you know someone else who suffers from severe dental anxiety? Is it compromising their health? Have them give us a call. We can help.
Thanks for your trust in our practice!
Baby Bottle Tooth Decay Is A Big Problem That Can Be Prevented
YOU MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE CHILDREN OF YOUR OWN. Either way, we all have children we care about in our lives—nieces, nephews, grandchildren, neighbor's and coworker's children, etc. That's why it's so important for everyone to be aware of this severe health issue affecting kids.
It's Easy To Protect Against Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
Did you know that the most common childhood disease today is tooth decay? Tooth decay results when bacteria in one's mouth interacts with the sugar and starches in foods and beverages, creating acid which erodes tooth enamel. And although baby teeth are temporary, they're critical to a child's health, comfort, and long term oral health development. Without proper care those baby teeth are subject to painful, unnecessary caries.
Don't Let Babies Fall Asleep With Their Bottles
Here's what typically happens… The baby is put to bed with a bottle. Seems harmless enough. But if the bottle is full of milk or juice it's also full of sugars that combine with bacteria to produce acids. Babies drift off with the bottles still in their mouths. The fluid pools around their teeth and the enamel on those new little teeth is slowly eroded away throughout the night.
The result can be painful caries, and/or the need for stainless steel crowns. In addition, since children's teeth are still coming in they're more susceptible to decay underneath the gum line. This decay can become so severe that delicate surgery under a general anesthetic may be required to remedy the problem.
Take A Moment To Be Informed
If you start early, you may be able to train your child to drink water in his or her bottle at nap time. Here are some other tips:
- use gauze or a wet cloth to wipe children's gums and teeth after feedings
- work toward using "sippy" cups by his or her first birthday
- don't nurse continuously during the night
- never dip pacifiers in honey or any sugary liquid
The video below offers other suggestions:
If You Have Questions, Please Ask
Think about the children you know and kindly help every parent understand this important topic. If you have any questions about dental health for your child, or for a child close to you, ask our team about it. You can leave a comment below, or on our Facebook page.
You can also learn more about baby bottle tooth decay from this ADA webpage.
Thanks for your trust in our practice. We appreciate having you as our valued patient!
Happy Father's Day
FATHERS HAVE A KNACK FOR making us smile—even when we'd prefer to be grouchy! Amazingly, they can usually pressure us into smiling through a simple act or gesture—a grin, a proud look, a really dumb joke.
This week, as much of the world celebrates Father's Day, let's return the favor!
Help Make The Fathers In YOUR Life Smile!
Take a moment to think about the fathers (and/or "father figures") in your life. These could include your own dad, an admired teacher, a grandfather, a neighbor or mentor…
Now, think of one thing you can do for each of them this week that would make their lives brighter, make them smile, or lighten their loads. Remember, it could be something really simple like a unexpected visit or unhurried phone conversation to just say "thanks". Whatever you come up with, make sure he knows how grateful you are for the role he's played in your life.
It isn't every day that we get an opportunity to celebrate those fathers who have contributed to our success and happiness. Take advantage of the day. By helping these fathers smile, you'll find yourself smiling as well.
Think Of The Fathers In Your Life As You Watch This
Oral-B did a great job in this video capturing the Power of Dad!
Now Share Something With Us!
Did you decide on some things you can do this week? Please share your ideas with us below!
Do you have a memorable experience where a father in your life made you smile? Perhaps a great Father's Day tradition? Share it with us in the comments section below or on our Facebook page. We'd love to hear from you.
We appreciate having you as a valued friend! Happy Father's Day!
Could Alligators Hold The Secret To Human Tooth Regeneration?
AN ALLIGATOR HAS 80+ TEETH that can each be replaced up to 50 times during its life! Potentially, that's thousands of teeth! You may be thinking, "Wow, that's cool… But why are we talking about alligator teeth on this human dental blog?" Well, alligators may be helping scientists learn how to stimulate tooth renewal in humans.
Alligator Teeth Are Similar To Human Teeth
Like humans, alligators have well organized teeth, with different functions, fixed in bony sockets. Research shows that there are three parts (or phases) to each alligator tooth—a working tooth, a substitute tooth (ready to replace the working tooth should it be lost), and the dental lamina (a band of tissue that is the apparent hub for new teeth development).
Humans are similar, with one big difference. We have adult teeth (these are our "working teeth") and we have dental lamina. What we don't have are substitute teeth. While most vertebrates can replace teeth until the day they die, human teeth replace themselves only once. The million dollar question is, why do replacement teeth stop growing after our first adult set?
The Secret May Be In The Dental Lamina
Researchers believe that the dental lamina is the source of tooth regeneration. Stem cells in the lamina stimulate growth. For some reason our lamina turns off when adult teeth arrive.
Researchers are working to isolate the exact lamina growth triggers in alligators so that perhaps they can duplicate them in humans. They believe they've found a "promising protein compound" but still have a lot of work to do to create the proper elemental combination.
A Video Overview
For Now, It's A Waiting Game
The idea of human tooth regeneration is exciting (that's why we brought it up!), but it isn't right around the corner. So, in the meantime, continue taking great care of the teeth you have!
Thank you for stopping by our blog! And thanks for being our valued patients and friends.
How Sour Candy Affects Your Teeth
WHY ARE CERTAIN CANDIES so bad for our teeth? One reason is all that sugar, of course. We know that. Here's something you may not think about as often… Many popular treats include the descriptors tart, tangy, and sour. It seems the more bitter, the better.
Trouble is, our teeth are paying the price for this sour trend and we continue to see the damage.
Acid Erodes Our Teeth
A pH scale shows where substances are on a spectrum from base to acidic. 14–12 is really base, and 2–0 is really acidic.
A nice, neutral pH level of 7 is ideal for your mouth. When you eat acidic foods the pH level lowers. This can create a hostile, enamel-eroding environment for your teeth. No sugar (or plaque) is necessarily needed for an "acid attack" to be damaging.
Let's Break It Down
Our tooth enamel can start to erode at a pH level of 4. Spree, a relatively mild sour candy, has a pH level of 3, Sour Skittles 2.2, and WarHeads Spray 1.6. That's pretty shocking when you consider battery acid has a pH level of 1.0.
The Sad Signs Of Erosion
The acid in sour candy can really take a toll on our teeth and may even cause:
- Sensitivity
- Translucence at the biting edge of your teeth
- Increased cavities due to weakened enamel
Find Out How Acidic Your Food Is Using A Cabbage Test!
Be Smart
Chewing sugarless gum stimulates saliva flow for cleansing. Swishing water around in your mouth can also help. Still, the smartest thing you can do is to stop eating tart candies, or eat them very sparingly. They're treats, not snacks.
If you're experiencing signs of acid erosion, ask us about it. We can help.
Thanks for being our valued patient! We hope you and your smile are doing well!
Regular Exercise Can Protect And Strengthen Your Smile
WE ALL KNOW THAT EXERCISE IS GOOD FOR US. It promotes wellness, prevents sickness, and is said to benefit body, mind, and soul. But did you know that regular exercise is also good for your oral health? Read on…
Exercise Can Reduce Gum Disease Risk
Gum disease is an inflammation of the gums caused by harmful bacteria in our mouths. Regular exercise can reduce inflammation in your body and mouth—which in turn can lower your risk of gum disease. In a Journal of Periodontology study researchers found that individuals who work out regularly and maintain a healthy weight are 40% less likely to develop gum disease.
Because some studies have linked gum disease to cardiovascular disease and diabetes, eating healthy and staying active can also help protect you from more serious conditions.
Exercise Can Strengthen And Protect Your Smile
Working out helps improve digestion and can help your body more effectively use vitamins and minerals that are essential to dental health. If you exercise and eat healthy, your body is better able to use the nutrients in food to strengthen and protect your smile.
Physical fitness can greatly contribute to dental health. It can also improve your mood, help you manage stress and increase brainpower. If you're not already, we encourage you to make exercising a habit.
Eating Tips For Before And After Exercise
3 Tips On How To Make Exercise A Habit
- Do activities you enjoy. You'll stick with it if it's something you want to do.
- Commit to another person. Work out with someone else. If that's not possible, report your own efforts to someone who cares about you.
- Reward yourself. Changing behavior is hard. Give yourself a (healthy) incentive.
Have any exercising tips to add? We'd love to see them. Share them with us on Facebook or in the comments below.
Thank you for letting us be a part of your healthy goals!
What Might A Toothache Have To Do With A Stuffy Nose?
IF YOU'RE PRONE TO SINUS INFECTIONS you may not think to visit with us. Well, perhaps you should! Tooth infections, also known as abscesses, can cause sinus infections. And, conversely, a sinus infection can make you feel like you have a toothache!
What Are Sinuses And How Can They Become Infected?
Your sinuses are a connected system of hollow chambers in your skull. Air passes through them to get warm and moist before moving to your lungs. Usually your body is able to keep your sinuses clean but sometimes bacteria can grow out of control and cause an infection.
Only The Maxillary Sinuses Can Be Infected By A Tooth
While you have several sinuses, only one set is affected by tooth-related issues. The maxillary sinuses are on either side of your nose and come in close contact with the roots of your upper teeth. Because the two are so close, abscesses from the upper back teeth can make their way into your maxillary sinus and cause an infection.
Contact Us At The First Sign Of Pain
Generally, tooth abscesses are painful. However, once in a while there's no discomfort at all—it depends on the location of the infection. If you're experiencing pain let us know, even if the pain goes away. We can help catch problems—and infections—before they spread.
Amazing Integration
If you're at all worried that your sinus infections are causing toothaches, or a tooth-related problem is causing sinus infections, don't hesitate to call. We'd be happy to visit with you.
Stay Connected To Our Blog And Stay Healthier!
The connection between your overall health and oral health is amazing. Continue reading our blog posts to stay informed about the best ways to maintain your health!
We appreciate the trust you place in our practice!
To Moms Everywhere… Thanks For The Smiles
THIS SUNDAY MUCH OF THE WORLD CELEBRATES motherhood and the many moms who have helped shape our lives. Most of us can thank a mom for our first smiles, subsequent years of grins and endless hours of care—including lots of help and encouragement taking care of our smiles. For ALL our mothers do, we want to say "thanks"!
The next time you eat, brush, floss or go see the dentist, stop and think about who taught you to do all those things? It may have been a dad or someone else who watched over you, but chances are it was your mom. Regardless of who it was, the individual(s) who taught you how to take care of yourself—and your smile—have made a big difference in your life.
This Mother's Day, when you talk to your own mom or send a message to another mom who's important to you, think about all the times that person made you smile. If that special somebody helped you with oral care, say "thank you" specifically for that! Let us know what that person says back to you by commenting below! We'd like to hear what their reactions might be!
After all, if it weren't for the people who cared for us and taught us about good oral hygiene, we'd probably all have less to smile about (and fewer teeth to smile with).
A Fun, Thank You Tribute To Moms
If you have a favorite memory of mom, we'd love to hear about it. Share it with us in the comments below or on our Facebook page.
Have a great Mother's Day!
Stay Healthy And Save Money With Preventative Dental Care
YES, WE ALL LIVE ON BUDGETS, right? When life throws us a curve ball, it can be tempting to postpone our dental treatments. Resist that temptation! There's a better way to save money and stay healthy: A Preventative Dental Care Plan.
Part 1: Do Your Part At Home
All you need is a toothbrush, some dental floss, and five minutes of your day. Thorough daily brushing and flossing removes bacteria and sugar in your mouth and helps to prevent tooth decay. This is the most important part of your new preventative care plan and only you can do it!
Part 2: Don't Skip Your Dental Visits
Let us help you! Deep cleanings from our team can reach those areas you can't—such as below the gums—and can help fight plaque and other dental demons. Regular maintenance appointments are less expensive than restorative work.
Part 3: Fix Problems Early
Many people admit that they only visit the dentist when they feel something is wrong. If you don't wait until it's too late, your visit can be comfortable and convenient. By keeping your regular checkups we can catch and address possible issues while they're still small.
You Gotta Love '60s Commercials!
Pay special attention to the ol' gender stereotype!
Your Preventative Plan May Be A Life Saver
By following your plan you can better protect yourself from major issues down the road. Some studies even indicate that neglecting your oral health may lead to other health issues including cardiovascular problems and diabetes. Faithfully following your "Preventative Dental Care Plan" helps keep you healthy.
Let us know if you have any questions about your at-home oral care techniques. You can ask questions below or stop by our Facebook page to send us a direct message.
Thank you for being our patients and friends!
Brushing At Work Is Good For Your Oral Health And Your Job
AFTER FINISHING LUNCH AT WORK, DO YOU BRUSH YOUR TEETH? A survey reveals that despite knowing that a healthy, attractive smile affects both personal wellness and professional image, very few people are brushing at the office.
The survey, carried out by The Academy of General Dentistry and Oral-B Laboratories, polled more than 1,000 full-time employees about their oral care habits and the importance of a healthy smile at work. Their findings were very interesting.
The Importance Of A Healthy Smile At Work
- 96% of respondents thought a smile was very or somewhat important to a person's appearance.
- 40% ranked "smile" as the first thing they noticed about a person at work.
- 32% cited "bad breath" as their co-workers' least attractive trait.
Office Eating And Brushing Stats
- 3/4 of respondents ate twice or more a day at work.
- Only 14% brushed their teeth!
Changing When You Brush
The sugars and starches in the food you eat can cause an "acid attack" on tooth enamel. Even after the visible evidence of food disappears, plaque bacteria continues to grow. If you don't brush, those workday meals, snacks, and beverages stay on your teeth and can increase the likelihood of tooth decay and gum disease. So brush! Let's adjust the when of brushing just a bit, to your advantage: brush your teeth after breakfast, after meals at work, and before you go to bed.
Some Foods Are Better For Your Teeth Than Others
Helpful Tips For Brushing At Work
- Leave a toothbrush at work and increase your likelihood of brushing by 65%!
- Step it up at home—the better you brush at home, the better you'll brush at work.
If you brush your teeth regularly at work, do you have any suggestions to help the rest of us, who may not be as valiant? Let us know in the comments below or on our Facebook page.
Thank you for being a part of our practice.
Be Sure To Protect Your Smile While Playing Sports
5,000,000 TEETH ARE KNOCKED OUT during sporting events each year, according to the National Youth Sports Safety Foundation. Yes, that's six zeros, meaning five million! If people don't start protecting themselves, the Tooth Fairy may be able to retire—and we don't want that!
April is National Facial Protection Month. Regardless of your age (adults get teeth knocked out too), we want to help you keep your smile beautiful.
Protective Gear Greatly Reduces Chances of Injury
By simply wearing properly fitted mouthguards and other forms of protective gear, athletes of all ages can greatly reduce the risk of traumatic facial injury. So, this spring, as team rosters fill up and your urge to hit the field or court grows stronger, remember to use appropriate protective gear.
Three Safety Tips For You And Your Family
- Wear a mouthguard for all contact sports including baseball, soccer, football, and lacrosse. Other sports may apply too!
- Wear a helmet and/or protective eyewear when appropriate. Face shields can also help protect your skin.
- Be alert. Whether in the game or cheering from the sidelines, pay attention.
Check out this fun video highlighting the importance of mouthguards!
We want everyone to be active but smart during the upcoming seasons and beyond! If you're unsure of the type of protective gear you should wear for a sport or outdoor activity, please ask us. We're here to help make sure you have a blast this spring and summer, all while being safe.
Add Your Story
Have any of you had an experience where protective gear really made a difference? We want to hear about it. Leave it in the comments below or on our Facebook page.
Thanks for being our valued patients and friends.
Some History About Smiling In Photographs
CAN YOU IMAGINE HOLDING YOUR SMILE perfectly still for 15 minutes until the camera clicked? That's how long it took for a photograph to expose in 1839.
Later, exposure times were significantly cut back, but it still took at least 20 seconds. To make sure pictures weren't ruined, photographers asked their subjects to stay completely still and not adjust their bodies or facial expressions. No wonder people were so stiff and serious in old time photos! They were probably frustrated, tired and bored!
Now, snapping a photo takes no time at all. In fact, most people have an HD camera in their pocket all the time (called a smartphone). Today, when someone whips out a camera, it's just second nature for us to flash a quick smile. But it wasn't always that way. Why?
Why People Didn't Smile In The Early Days of Photography
The Serious Nature of Formal Occasions
Photography was rare and expensive. Most people only had a few opportunities during their entire lifetime to have their photo taken. Therefore, when the rich were being photographed, they treated the "event" with the utmost seriousness. They preferred the thoughtful, tortured look to the playful kissy-face look that's so popular today.
Poor Dental Health
In the 1800s good dental care was not widely available. Modern dental procedures designed to help people keep their teeth for life were unavailable—so, most people had missing, broken, chipped, or rotten teeth. Even if the technology would have allowed them to show their smiles to the camera, they may have preferred to keep their mouths shut.
When Did Things Start Changing?
Starting in the 1900's, we see more natural-looking, relaxed poses. But why did we start smiling? Well, we're not really sure. But one theory is that a picture is our introduction to someone new, and when we meet someone new, we usually make a good impression with a welcoming smile.
Keep Your Smile Camera-Ready
- Photographers recommend smiling three-quarters of the way, so your eyes stay open and your lips don't stretch above your gum line.
- Check your posture—a craning neck or a tucked chin can distract from a gorgeous smile.
- Keep your smile healthy! A healthy smile is a beautiful smile!
Are You Still Holding Back Your Smile?
We live in a wonderful time where modern dentistry allows us to enjoy healthy, beautiful grins. If, for any reason, you're uncomfortable with your smile or dental health, let's visit. We want you to feel 100% confident when you smile.
The 1800s are behind us, including the fashion and the seriousness. Thank you for trusting your smile to our practice!
Just For Fun!
Do YOU have a family or personal photo shoot story (good or bad, funny or serious)? Please tell us about it by posting in the comments section below or on our Facebook page. We'd love to hear it!
Are Your Brushing Techniques Hurting Your Teeth?
DO YOU EXPERIENCE sudden, sharp pain sometimes when you drink a glass of ice water, eat ice cream, or sip hot coffee? You're not alone. One in eight adults experiences tooth sensitivity—the kind of sensitivity that isn't due to a problem such as a cavity. So what's causing it? Surprisingly, one of the most common causes of tooth sensitivity is brushing with too much force.
How Could Brushing Hurt?
Over brushing is problematic because it wears down the protective layers of your tooth enamel. It can also push back your gums, exposing the dentin layer under the enamel even more. This dentin layer has microscopic tubes or canals that lead to your tooth's nerves. If these tubes are exposed to hot, cold, or even acidic foods it can lead to discomfort and tooth sensitivity.
Tips For Better Brushing:
- Watch which direction bristles face when you brush. They should be perpendicular, not parallel.
- Hold your toothbrush loosely, like a pencil.
- Use soft, round motions to brush. Don't saw back and forth.
- Use soft or extra-soft bristled brushes. Brush softly! Apply just enough pressure to feel the bristles against your gums.
Put In The Time
When it comes to cleaning teeth, elbow grease doesn't do the trick. Consider this mantra: brush smarter, not harder. When regularly brushing, the plaque you're trying to get rid of is fairly soft and can easily be brushed away with a soft brush.
During the two minutes you're brushing it's good to be thorough, but there's no need to scrub the same areas over and over again.
Are you experiencing tooth sensitivity? Over brushing isn't the only possible cause. You may want to request an appointment so we can talk about your symptoms and determine the reason for your pain.
You can also leave a question below, or you can ask a private question on our Facebook page.
Thanks for being a valued patient in our practice!
Why Your Smile Prefers Water Over Soft Drinks
HERE ARE SOME INTERESTING STATS about soft drinks:
- The average soft drink serving size has tripled since the 1950s.
- The average person drinks about 45 gallons of soda per year.
- 7% of adults drink four servings or more per day.
- At least 20% of children drink four servings or more per day.
Soft drinks are loaded with sugar and empty calories. Consumption has been linked to obesity, diabetes, and heart problems.
But of major concern to us, as your lifelong oral health partner, is that sugary, carbonated drinks really bully your teeth!
1. The Acids Eat Away At Your Tooth Enamel
Your tooth enamel is strong—the hardest substance in your body, in fact. But the phosphoric acid and citric acid in soft drinks (ironic name for sodas, isn't it?) is stronger.
2. Carbonated Sugar Is Replacing Calcium-Rich Milk
In 1966, Americans drank more milk (33 gallons/year) than soft drinks (20 gallons/year). Contrast that with 2010, when the average American drank 45 gallons of soft drinks and only 20 gallons of milk.
3. Diet Isn't Really Better
You can remove sugar from the equation, but the acid is still there! In fact, many sugar-free soft drinks are more acidic than high-sugar ones.
Root beer may be the safest soft drink for your teeth, even though it's loaded with sugar. Why? Because it's comparatively low in acid.
4. Constant Sipping Creates A Constant War Zone
Every time you take a sip of a Coke, your mouth becomes an acid-attack zone. It takes your mouth up to 30 minutes to rebalance and create a safe zone for your teeth again. Until then, your teeth ARE losing protective substance, leaving them more vulnerable to cavities, and sensitivity.
5. It's A Dessert Disguised As A Beverage
Don't believe us? Here's the math… One 12 oz can of Coke (the smallest serving available) has 39 grams of sugar, which is more than…
- 3 snack packs of Chips Ahoy
- 2 servings of frozen yogurt
- A whole slice of apple pie WITH ice cream on top.
So, minimize the damage by:
- Drinking less! Replace soft drinks with milk, water, even juice.
- Drinking it all at once, instead of sipping all day.
- Swishing it down with water to clear away the sugar and acidity.
A Fun Little Video Done By 5th Graders For The "Pour It Out" Contest!
What Do YOU Think?
What are YOU doing, if anything, to cut back on beverages that aren't great for your teeth? Are you trying to drink more water? Any secrets for doing so that you can share with us and with our other patients? Please comment below, or on our Facebook page. We love hearing from you.
Thanks for being our valued patient!
Dispelling Misperceptions About Root Canal Therapy
March 17–23 is Root Canal Awareness Week. We know there are misperceptions out there about root canal therapy. We also know that it's a topic people don't typically visit about in a favorable light. Root canal therapy has always been a bit of a "whipping boy" in dentistry—and, its reputation is probably undeserved. This is especially true given today's awesome treatment advancements.
The Most Common Misperception
The problems that lead up to needing a root canal can be painful because they affect your tooth's pulp and nerves. Oftentimes people associate root canal treatment with the discomfort that made the treatment necessary in the first place. Don't forget that root canal therapy is the solution, not the problem! And, root canals don't need to be painful.
Today's Ingredients For Comfortable Root Canal Treatments:
- safe, effective anesthesia
- extremely precise tools
- incredible imaging technology that enhances how and what we see
- shorter treatment times
A Useful Overview Of Fillings, Crowns, And Root Canal Therapy
If you're anxious about having a root canal, or about any other dental treatment, please let us know. Or if you have questions, please ask us. Your comfort is our #1 priority. Don't postpone important dental care because of fear. We listen and we care. Let's take great care of your oral health, together.
Thanks for your trust in our practice. We appreciate you!
While You Were Sleeping (or trying to)
ARE YOU SLEEPING AS WELL AS YOU'D LIKE? If you said "no", you're not alone. A 2011 poll by the National Sleep Foundation found that nearly two thirds of adults say their sleep needs are not being met. Two thirds! Even more surprising is this: your sleep deprivation may have something to do with your oral health. Really.
Sadly, we can't solve all of your sleep problems, but there is one major sleep impediment that we CAN help with, one that you may not even know about…
Sleep Bruxism
Bruxism is defined as the involuntary or habitual grinding of teeth, typically during sleep. 70% of people demonstrate some kind of bruxing behavior, and for at least 8% of adults, it can cause major problems.
Are You A Sleeping Bruxist?
Since it usually happens during sleep, it may be hard to know if you're grinding your teeth. Rest assured (no pun intended), here are some symptoms of bruxism you will want to watch out for:
- Constant waking while sleeping
- Regular headaches
- A sore jaw or neck
- Worn-down, flattened teeth
- Do your family members grind their teeth? Bruxism may be hereditary.
If you are experiencing any one of these things, let us know! We want to help. Your oral health, and your sleep, are important to us.
How Bruxism Affects Your Oral Health
In addition to being the third most frequent sleep disorder, bruxism can also cause major damage to your teeth and dental work. It can result in fracturing, loosening, and even tooth loss. It also puts a lot of strain on your jaw and cranial muscles, which can lead to more serious problems. So, and perhaps most importantly, let's talk about prevention.
How To Avoid Teeth Grinding
- Cut back on caffeine, alcohol consumption, and tobacco use.
- Don't chew on anything that is not food (pencils and pens are for writing).
- If you suspect that anxiety contributes to your bruxism, ask us, or your doctor, about options to help reduce stress.
- Consider a night mouth guard (a well-fitting night guard can relieve strain, cause your jaw to relax at night, and greatly reduce grinding and clenching).
Other Tips For A Better Night's Sleep
If you have any questions about night guards, or about the effects of bruxism, call us. We want to help you get the beauty rest and the beautiful smile you deserve. You can also comment below, or on our Facebook page. We love hearing from you!
Thank you for being our valued patients and friends.
Your Healthy Smile Can Last A Lifetime
MORE AND MORE PEOPLE are keeping their original teeth well into their old age. It's fantastic! However, it's really important to understand the special attention needed to maintain a healthy smile when you're 60+ years of age. Whether you fall in that category, or you care for someone who is elderly, there are a few things below that we want to be sure our senior patients know.
Dry Mouth Can Increase Cavity And Gum Disease Risks
Dry mouth (xerostomia) affects many seniors. Lower saliva flow is often a function of aging. In addition, many medications can also cause dry mouth. Without the cleansing, pH balancing and remineralizing that saliva helps take care of, one's oral health isn't as protected as it could be.
Treat dry mouth by occasionally sucking on a sugarless mint or chewing sugarless gum to encourage saliva flow. Swishing water regularly can also help keep one's mouth clean and better hydrated.
It's True… An Ounce Of Prevention Is Worth A Pound Of Cure
Flossing Can Be More Important Than Ever
For some people over 60, their ability to fight infections like gingivitis isn't as strong as it once was. Some studies show that unhealthy gums can leave the rest of the body vulnerable to other inflammatory diseases—including heart disease or stroke. Even Alzheimer's and dementia have been potentially linked to this problem.
So please make sure that you're flossing (or that the person you care for is flossing)—not just for one's oral health, but also for one's whole body health.
Special Tools Are Available To Help With Home Care
Many seniors find that impaired mobility makes the routine tasks of brushing and flossing really difficult. If you, or someone you love is in that position, please ask us about products like electric toothbrushes and floss piks that can make the job easier.
Keep Regular Checkup Appointments
Based on the risk factors mentioned above, it's especially important for seniors to get regular, thorough cleanings and check-ups. When you visit, be sure to tell us about your medications, your brushing and flossing habits, and any medical conditions you're experiencing. The more we know, the more we can help you continue to have great oral health over a lifetime.
Remember that great oral health isn't just about teeth—it's about whole body health!
We look forward to seeing you at your next appointment! By the way, do you already Like our Facebook page? If not, come say hello!
Why Fruits And Vegetables Are Important To Your Oral Health
MARCH IS NUTRITION MONTH—an education and information campaign sponsored annually by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Of course the topic of eating enough fruits and vegetables is applicable to our overall health, but most of us don't often think about the implications for our teeth, gums, and complete oral health.
Feed Your Teeth And Gums What They Really Want
Did you know that…
- Fibrous fruits and vegetables help clean your teeth.
- Magnesium from bananas can help restore tooth enamel.
- The Vitamin A in butternut squash can help heal sores in your mouth.
- Dark, leafy greens and broccoli have LOTS of calcium, which is great for our teeth.
- Vitamin C from citrus fruits helps keep our gums healthy.
- Replacing sugary, starchy snacks with healthy fruits and vegetables can lower your tooth decay risk.
- Yep… What's good for your body is usually really good for your mouth too!
Are You Eating Enough Fruits And Vegetables?
Not sure how many servings of fresh fruits and vegetables you need? Click on the calculator (left) to find out, based on your age, gender, and daily activity level. The recommended number of servings may be much higher than you think. And if you're not consuming enough servings, here are some handy tips that will help:
1. Switch up your snacks. Cookies and crackers are easy to eat because they're so accessible. With a little effort, fruits and vegetables can be just as accessible. Slice apples, pre-cut vegetables (and if you need it, pre-make a favorite dip for them).
2. Include vegetables in your entrees. Load up sandwiches and pizzas with them. Incorporate them into burritos, pasta, scrambled eggs, etc.
3. Add fruits to desserts. Put berries in your yogurt, bananas in your cereal, and order the fruit tart instead of the chocolate cake. Even better, replace usual desserts with a fruit plate.
4. Experiment with different vegetables and vegetable cooking techniques. This will add variety! To start, try this one:
How To Roast Awesome Vegetables!
Your Teeth Love Vegetables. Your Oral Bacteria Loves Sugars.
We hope these ideas help you become the healthiest you can be. As one of your lifelong health partners, we're concerned about both your overall and oral health. Do YOU have a few of your own ideas that will help others? Please share them below, or on our Facebook page!
Why Our Practice Has A Facebook Page
FOR US, IT'S ALL ABOUT ONE-TO-ONE RELATIONSHIPS and being easily accessible to you—our valued patients and friends.
It's Simple, Really
Our website is adequate for conveying static information—things like our address, etc. It can also list our services. But, there are a few things that are cool about connecting with us on Facebook that a traditional site can't provide.
- First, it helps us improve and better serve you in a timely, responsive way.
- Second, it allows us to get to know you better!
- Third, it can assist you in better understanding (and sometimes, demonstrating) more details surrounding the things we do here.
- Fourth, we try to include content that's relevant about your (and/or your family's) comfort, health, and appearance—things you'll use and find interesting.
- Fifth, because it's transparent, fluid, and current it gives you a sense of the practice culture we have instead of some dated, snapshot in time. People prefer associating with people they know and feel connected to. It's human nature.
- Sixth, sometimes it's just fun. Life is short—and sometimes it's OK to just take a breath.
Get To Know The Features Of Our Page
Not EVERY Business Is "Likeable" Or Belongs On Facebook!
We thought you might find this funny and ironic…
Entities like the TSA aren't "relationship-based" and provide little or no value using social media. We hope you see value in the things we provide on our Facebook page.
We're listening. Let's stay connected.
Again, thanks for the trust you place in us. Let us know how we can keep improving and adding value for you, your family, and friends.
The Relationship Between Asthma And Cavities
ARE YOU A LITTLE SURPRISED by the headline of this blog post? If so, you're not alone. Many people are unaware of the link between asthma and tooth decay resulting from dry mouth.
What Does Asthma Have To Do With Cavities?
When drawing one's breath doesn't come easily, most people compensate by breathing through their mouths. In turn, breathing through your mouth causes your mouth to dry out. When there's insufficient saliva to protect and clean your teeth, you're left more vulnerable to decay-causing bacteria. In addition, some people compound the problem by sipping on sugary drinks all day trying to quench the dryness!
As if that weren't enough, asthma and allergy medications themselves can cause even more dryness on top of the mouth breathing. Not a good combination.
Some Evidence—But It's Not Just About Kids
A Swedish study of children and young adults with similar backgrounds and habits evaluated the links between asthma and caries. Within the group with asthma, 19 out of 20 kids developed tooth decay. In the group of asthma-free kids 7 out of 20 developed tooth decay.
Although the study above centered around kids with asthma, the risks are equally applicable to adults as shown in the video report below:
What You Can Do About It
Asthma may not have a simple fix, but tooth decay does. First and foremost, stick faithfully to the basics. Brush at least twice a day and floss to clean the places in your mouth where brushing misses. Keep your scheduled cleaning and checkup appointments. Avoid foods and drinks that are most harmful to your teeth.
And specific to this issue, here are some tips for increased, healthy saliva flow:
- Consider chewing sugarless gum.
- Consider occasionally sucking on sugarless mints.
- Be sure to drink water regularly.
One More Special Note About Asthma
If you have asthma, or if someone in your care has asthma, please let our team know! The more we know about your health the better. It helps us advise and serve you better. If you have any questions about how asthma can impact your oral health, please ask us! We're honored to be your resource.
Thanks for being a fantastic part of our practice! We appreciate having you as our patient.
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Why Our Practice Has A Facebook Page
FOR US, IT'S ALL ABOUT ONE-TO-ONE RELATIONSHIPS and being easily accessible to you—our valued patients and friends.
It's Simple, Really
Our website is adequate for conveying static information—things like our address, etc. It can also list our services. But, there are a few things that are cool about connecting with us on Facebook that a traditional site can't provide.
- First, it helps us improve and better serve you in a timely, responsive way.
- Second, it allows us to get to know you better!
- Third, it can assist you in better understanding (and sometimes, demonstrating) more details surrounding the things we do here.
- Fourth, we try to include content that's relevant about your (and/or your family's) comfort, health, and appearance—things you'll use and find interesting.
- Fifth, because it's transparent, fluid, and current it gives you a sense of the practice culture we have instead of some dated, snapshot in time. People prefer associating with people they know and feel connected to. It's human nature.
- Sixth, sometimes it's just fun. Life is short—and sometimes it's OK to just take a breath.
Get To Know The Features Of Our Page
Not EVERY Business Is "Likeable" Or Belongs On Facebook!
We thought you might find this funny and ironic…
Entities like the TSA aren't "relationship-based" and provide little or no value using social media. We hope you see value in the things we provide on our Facebook page.
We're listening. Let's stay connected.
Again, thanks for the trust you place in us. Let us know how we can keep improving and adding value for you, your family, and friends.
Understand The Effects Of Sports And Energy Drinks
YOU ALREADY SUSPECT THAT ENERGY DRINKS contain a lot of sugar, but at least they're not as bad as soda pop, right? You wouldn't be alone if you've thought that sports drinks, thanks to their supplement arsenal, are good for growing bodies. But the truth is energy and sports drinks can be even worse for your teeth than soft drinks.
A One-Two Punch
Energy and sports drinks launch a twofold attack on your teeth: sugar and acid. Drinks like Gatorade and Powerade have about half the sugar of sodas, but popular energy drinks like Monster or Fuel often have the same amount of sugar as soda (or more). In addition, both sports and energy drinks are loaded with acid—enough to do ten times more damage to tooth enamel than soda.
Check out this Academy of General Dentistry study on tooth enamel and beverages. Researchers immersed tooth enamel in a variety of popular sports and energy drinks for 15 minutes and then transferred it to artificial saliva to imitate the effects of consuming energy drinks a couple times a day. Significant enamel damage only took five days.
Today, Half Of Teens Drink One (or more) Sports Drinks Or Energy Drinks Daily
The market for energy drinks has almost tripled in the past few years, targeting teens and young adults. Considering their popularity, it's important to know about the dangers. If you suspect you've already experienced damage from sports or energy drinks, contact us to visit about ways we can help.
Four Helpful Tips
Here are some tips & tricks to minimize damage caused by sports and energy drinks:
- Rinse out your mouth with water or chew some sugar-free gum after having energy drinks. This rebalances the pH level in your mouth to counteract the acid. Don't brush for a while after drinking—your enamel is still soft and brushing can damage it even more.
- Drink sports drinks before you get dehydrated, not after. That way, you'll have the saliva you need to protect your teeth.
- Drink it all at once (but don't choke!). Your mouth takes time to recover after each sip, so drinking continuously prevents teeth from regaining their protection.
- Stick to healthier options when NOT working out. Sports drinks are meant to rehydrate and replenish when you're working out hard. So, if you're just "active", consider alternatives like water or electrolyte drops in water.
Ask Us More About It The Next Time We See You
Here at our practice we want you to be aware of what you can do to help prevent enamel damage. Do you have a story to share about sports or energy drinks? If so, comment below or visit our Facebook page and tell us about it. Do you have other questions for our team? We'd love to hear from you!


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I love using this on top of my polishes! It not only helps my mani/pedi dry faster but the oil conditions the skin around my nails. It doesn't instantly harden your polish but it helps speed up the process. You don't need to load it on since a little bit of oil goes a long way so the bottle lasts pretty long.

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48 But the servant who does not know what his master wants and does things that should be punished will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded. And from the one trusted with much, much more will be expected. | 48 But the one who does not know and does things deserving punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked. |
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In "Love Surrounds Us," a Tapestry of Faith program
This activity connects the color green and the fourth Principle as children work on their Heart Ribbon Magnets—a reminder of the UU Principles they may take home at the close of the program.
Tell the children the green ribbon represents the fourth UU Principle, "We believe each person is free to search for what is true and right in life." Demonstrate how to fold a length of green ribbon in half, push the folded end into the hole on the side of the heart next to the yellow ribbon, and insert the two loose ends of green ribbon through the loop formed by the folded end. Pull the green ribbon through tightly.
Help any new children or visitors begin a Heart Ribbon Magnet, following instructions in Session 2, Alternate Activity 1, and add red, orange, yellow, and green ribbons.
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In fact, when Mutts Canine Cantina opens today, the good-time sounds of restaurant and bar conversations will mostly be coming from four-legged guests. But don't worry, their masters are welcome, too.
This multi-faceted eatery combines a 200-seat patio restaurant and bar with a two-acre dog park, including separate areas for large and small pups. Attendants are on staff to pick up after them, too, so no more plastic bag stoop of shame in front of potential dates.
One side of the Mutts menu features frankfurters and frozen custard for the furry set. The other side offers breakfast tacos, Hypnotic Donuts, free-range burgers, hot dogs, and ice cream for the (slightly) less hairy among us.
Play time for the pooch means party time for you. Head over to the bar, where Lakewood Brewing Co. and Franconia lead the list of local beers flow on tap (just $1 each today only), along with a short but select wine list and house-made margaritas.
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The following rooms in the Babbio Center have been fitted with additional hardware in order to allow for multi-projector display:
Projector Labeling
The projection system in the Babbio X10 classrooms has been relabeled to be less confusing. As such, each connection and projector has been labeled with A or B.
Wall connections can be seen here:
Each projector cage is now also labeled:
Standard Single Projector Display
The rooms are still capable of displaying two separate images through the use of two separate laptops.
In the case where you'd like to use a single projector, please follow the below:
- Turn on Projector A or B
- Plug the VGA cable for the respective projector you've turned on
- On the Pixie Projector controller, select COMP for the projector you turned on
- Your image should now be displayed
Dual Projector Display
In order to display a single image (from a single computer) to both projectors, please take the following steps:
- Turn both projectors on
- Plug in computer to cable for Projector A
- Set the Pixie control for Projector A to COMP
- Set the Pixie control for Projector B to COMP
NOTE: The Projector B COMP is programmed to Search for inputs, and as such must be set after Projector A is displaying an image.
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KiyosumiGarden is a beautifulstroll garden from the Meiji Period, made 1878-1885. The stroll route is rounda pond with several islands. A notable feature of the gardens is the 55enormous boulders which were brought here by Yataro Iwasaki. His great wealthallowed a fine garden to be made, all the more welcome for being in Tokyo. Iwasaki was ashipping magnate and founded the Mitsubishi industrial conglomerate. Some ofthe boulders are used as stepping stones in the water, known as isowatari.People gathered in the garden to escape the fire which followed the Tokyo earthquake of 1923and Iwasaki decided to give the garden to the municipality as a public park.There is a sukiya style pavilion built over the water to honour the visit ofField Marshal Kitchener from Englandin 1907.
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But while Android allows more access to things Apple doesn't allow, such as unofficial app markets, there are still some things that the OS places off limits. CyanogenMod takes it to the next level. For example, installing it allows you to remove all that pesky bloatware that came preinstalled with your device. Or as Kondik says, "You don't have to have weird NASCAR apps stuck on your phone anymore."
Coders must create a different version of CyanogenMod for each new release of the Android operating system. But the proliferation of different Android devices across multiple manufacturers meant many different versions of code to be dealt with. And with Google beginning to operate on a six month release cycle for each version of its software, Kondik needed help.
Chris Soyars, a tech company project manager from the Gainesville, Florida area, runs the servers that host all of the CyanogenMod files available for download. "We need some pretty high horsepower to handle the amount of traffic we get," says Soyars. After meeting Kondik over the XDA forums, Soyars set up the file-hosting infrastructure for Kondik after Cyanogen began to take off.
CyanogenMod expanded into a team of 35 different "device maintainers," who manage the code for the 32 different devices that the project supports. Like Google, the team publishes its code to an online repository and accepts online submissions for changes to the code from other developers. Seven core members decide which of the submitted changes make it into the next release of CyanogenMod, and which don't.
Ricardo Cerqueira, a mid-level manager at a telecommunications company in Portugal, got involved with the project after being promoted to a management position.
"I missed getting my hands dirty," says Cerqueira, who had worked as an engineer before. Now, CyanogenMod is a major part of his life.
"Right now, I'm in charge of four or five different devices," says Ricardo Cerqueira. "When Gingerbread [Android OS 2.3] came out, I barely slept for days."
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Ultimately, CyanogenMod aspires to be more than just a software mod.
"I think one of our biggest dreams is to see a phone ship with Cyanogen on it," says Soyars.
But pairing the software with a phone is no easy task. First, CyanogenMod would have to pass the tests required by Google's certification program in order to bundle Google's proprietary apps — Gmail, Calendar, etc. — on the phone.
CyanogenMod initially tried bundling the apps in its software, but Google slapped the group with a cease and desist letter, barring the team from producing any further versions or distributing its software until the two parties settled. Kondik eventually dropped Google's apps from inclusion in the CyanogenMod download, although obtaining those apps after installing the mod is as easy as going to the Android Market.
Google declined to comment on this story.
The group would also need a willing hardware manufacturer to partner up with. The Geeksphone is one tantalizing option. Based in Spain, the company offers a prerooted device straight out of the box. But Geeksphone is still a small enterprise, miniscule in comparison to the hardware giants that currently dominate the industry.
And third, says Kondik, "to get anything like this off the ground, you have to be partnered with a carrier. And how do you do that unless you're one of the giants, like LG or HTC?"
While its following is impressive, it's likely CyanogenMod won't grow into a giant.
"The mainstream consumer isn't at all interested in this," says Al Hilwa, mobile platform analyst at research firm IDC. "However large a group they are, I can't imagine it being more than 5 percent of the market."
But it was never about the money, anyway. Virtually all of the team members have day jobs. Kondik says it's difficult to manage the time spent on CyanogenMod and his actual paid work.
"There are donations here and there," says Soyars, "but there's no real way to monetize this."
In the end, it's about a love of tweaking code, figuring out how things work, and making them work your way.


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A crawfish is a strange-looking creature. The easiest way to describe it might be to say it's a tiny lobster, and learning how to eat one is, it turns out, one of the subtle markers on the path to understanding, or at least enjoying, New Orleans. It took me a while, but I finally got the hang of it. Standing in the middle of a block party outside of Restaurant Patois, a fantastic place in Uptown, I transition from the realm of merely understanding into the realm of delight. In this town the boundary between competence and pleasure is one you're encouraged to cross. It's a kind of New Orleans bar mitzvah in which, instead of becoming a man, you become a sensualist. No one writes you a check. But you will suddenly possess a whole list of predilections and wants, and right now I want more crawfish.
At this block party everything is free. The crowd feasts on crawfish, pulled pork, hot dogs, burgers, and beer. It's a thank-you party thrown by the producers of Treme, the HBO series that has been shooting all over New Orleans for the past couple of months, including at Patois. Supposedly we're being thanked for tolerating the shooting in our neighborhood. But to live here is to be aware of the other meaning of "shooting in the neighborhood," though movie sets are a common enough sight in New Orleans, which has recently been dubbed Hollywood South. Green Lantern, a big-budget action picture, is also being filmed here. They come because it's cheap and it's a location scout's dream for interiors and exteriors alike. Gorgeous and cheap are excellent recommendations, whether you are making a movie or just want to feel like you're walking through one. Then there are the high-profile figures who have moved in—most recently, Sandra Bullock; most famously, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. Bullock is in a mansion in the Garden District; Brad and Angelina are on the second floor of a French Quarter walk-up. Shortly after moving in, Jolie reportedly spent two hours chatting up the patrons at the Abbey, on Decatur Street, a few steps from their place. The friend who relayed this legend describes the Abbey as "our most violent bar" in a tone of rueful fondness. Pitt has devoted a great deal of energy to the city; his Make It Right Foundation has commissioned a slew of new houses in the Lower Ninth Ward.
It's an early spring evening. The sky is a lovely shade of pale blue, and the street is filled with people, children, dogs. Everyone is in a good mood. This sort of improvised communal happiness is something New Orleans does effortlessly. Walker Percy, one of the city's poet laureates, wrote that New Orleans, for all its problems, including crime, is blessed with a "certain persisting non-malevolence." It comes from the architecture, the embrace of the huge live oaks overhanging the street, and the town's central metaphor, Mardi Gras, the multiday celebration during which the city throngs the streets to watch itself in costume and on parade.
I tell the person next to me that I'm from New York. He turns to the person across from him, a woman deeply concentrating on removing the crawfish's tail from its body, and says, "Are you from New York?"
"Hell, no!" she says, looking up in alarm. "Do I look like I'm from New York?"
I ask my neighbors what they think about Treme. Everyone agrees they like it, but some people worry it is too New Orleans for the rest of the country. This is the ambivalence of New Orleans culture, at once proud of its unique status and lamenting that no one really understands it, or cares.
Treme is dark—in mood but also literally. Many of its scenes are lit in such a way that faces appear as apparitions, most memorably when a Mardi Gras Indian chief dresses in full regalia and does a dance outside his bar to solicit help for cleanup. What is remarkable about Treme is how faithful it is to the reality of New Orleans and its citizens in the aftermath of Katrina. The anger, despair, sadness—and the accompanying use of music as salvation, the wild bursts of joy. How unreal it all feels—and yet, how real.
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Flying fish Temporal range: Miocene–Recent | |
Sailfin flying-fish Parexocoetus brachypterus | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Beloniformes |
Family: | Exocoetidae |
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Flying fish Temporal range: Miocene–Recent | |
Sailfin flying-fish Parexocoetus brachypterus | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Beloniformes |
Family: | Exocoetidae |
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The Exocoetidae are a family of marine fish in the order Beloniformes of class Actinopterygii. Fish of this family are known as flying fish. About 64 species are grouped in seven to nine genera. Flying fish can make powerful, self-propelled leaps out of water into air, where their long, wing-like fins enable gliding flight for considerable distances above the water's surface. This uncommon ability is a natural defense mechanism to evade predators.
The oldest known fossil of a flying or gliding fish, Potanichthys xingyiensis, dates back to the Middle Triassic, 235–242 million years ago. However, this fossil is not related to modern flying fish, which evolved independently about 66 million years ago.[1][2]
The term Exocoetidae is not only the present scientific name for a genus of flying fish in this family, but also the general name in Latin for a flying fish. The suffix -idae, common for indicating a family, follows the root of the Latin word exocoetus, a transliteration of the Ancient Greek name ἐξώκοιτος. This means literally "sleeping outside", from ἔξω "outside" and κοῖτος "bed", "resting place",[3] so named as flying fish were believed to leave the water to sleep on the shore.[4]
Flying fish live in all of the oceans, particularly in tropical and warm subtropical waters. Their distinguishing feature is their pectoral fins,[5] which are unusually large, and enable the fish to hide and escape from predators[6] by leaping out of the water and flying through air a few feet above the water's surface.
To glide upward out of the water, a flying fish moves its tail up to 70 times per second.[7] It then spreads its pectoral fins and tilts them slightly upward to provide lift.[5] At the end of a glide, it folds its pectoral fins to re-enter the sea, or drops its tail into the water to push against the water to lift itself for another glide, possibly changing direction.[5][7] The curved profile of the "wing" is comparable to the aerodynamic shape of a bird wing.[8] The fish is able to increase its time in the air by flying straight into or at an angle to the direction of updrafts created by a combination of air and ocean currents.[5][7]
Genus Exocoetus has one pair of fins and a streamlined body to optimize for speed, while Cypselurus has a flattened body and two pairs of fins, which maximize its time in the air. From 1900 to the 1930s, flying fish were studied as possible models used to develop airplanes.[7]
Exocoetidae feed mainly on plankton. Predators include dolphins, tuna, marlin, birds, squids, and porpoises.[7]
In May 2008, a Japanese television crew (NHK) filmed a flying fish (dubbed "Icarfish") off the coast of Yakushima Island, Japan. The creature spent 45 seconds in flight.[9] The previous record was 42 seconds.[9]
The flights of flying fish are typically around 50 meters (160 ft),[10] though they can use updrafts at the leading edge of waves to cover distances of up to 400 m (1,300 ft).[10][11] They can travel at speeds of more than 70 km/h (43 mph).[7] Maximum altitude is 6 m (20 ft) above the surface of the sea.[8] Some accounts have them landing on ships' decks.[7][12]
Flying fish are commercially fished in Japan, Vietnam, and China by gillnetting, and in Indonesia and India by dipnetting.[7] Often in Japanese cuisine, the fish is preserved by drying. The roe of Cheilopogon agoo, or Japanese flying fish, is used to make some types of sushi, and is known as tobiko. It is also a staple in the diet of the Tao people of Orchid Island, Taiwan. Flying fish is part of the national dish of Barbados, cou-cou and flying fish.
In the Solomon Islands, the fish are caught while they are flying, using nets held from outrigger canoes. They are attracted to the light of torches. Fishing is done only when no moonlight is available.
Barbados is known as "the land of the flying fish", and the fish is one of the national symbols of the country. Once abundant, it migrated between the warm, coral-filled Atlantic Ocean surrounding the island of Barbados and the plankton-rich outflows of the Orinoco River in Venezuela.
Just after the completion of the Bridgetown Harbor / Deep Water Harbor in Bridgetown, Barbados saw an increase of ship visits, linking the island to the world. The overall health of the coral reefs surrounding Barbados suffered due to ship-based pollution. Additionally, Barbadian overfishing pushed them closer to the Orinoco delta, no longer returning to Barbados in large numbers. Today, the flying fish only migrate as far north as Tobago, around 120 nmi (220 km; 140 mi) southwest of Barbados. Despite the change, flying fish remain a coveted delicacy.
Many aspects of Barbadian culture center around the flying fish: it is depicted on coins, as sculptures in fountains, in artwork, and as part of the official logo of the Barbados Tourism Authority. Additionally, the Barbadian coat of arms features a pelican and dolphin fish on either side of the shield, but the dolphin resembles a flying fish. Furthermore, actual artistic renditions and holograms of the flying fish are also present within the Barbadian passport.
In recent times, flying fish have also been gaining in popularity in other islands, fueling several maritime disputes. In 2006, the council of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea[13] fixed the maritime boundaries between Barbados and Trinidad and Tobago over the flying fish dispute, which gradually raised tensions between the neighbours.[14] The ruling stated both countries must preserve stocks for the future. Barbadian fishers still follow the flying fish southward. Flying fish remain an important part of Barbados' main national dish.
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A probiotic acidophilus supplement can help in the production of some vitamins, like folic acid, niacin, and pyridoxine, which are all B group vitamins. Acidophilus can also help with the breakdown of bile so that those amino acids used in it can be reused by the body.
Acidophilus is a naturally occurring gut bacteria that is also found in the vagina. Unfortunately, it is destroyed by antibiotics, and contraceptive creams. A probiotic acidophilus supplement is recommended to repopulate the micro flora in the bowel.
When acidpohilus bacteria digest food, they produce hydrogen peroxide, lactic acid, and other byproducts. These metabolic byproducts help protect the gut from other harmful microorganisms like candida yeast. And the nutrients that beneficial probiotic acidophilus supplement bacteria use means there is less available for the harmful bacteria to thrive on.
Probiotic acidophilus supplements are available in powders, liquids, tablets, and capsules. It's best to take probiotic supplements on an empty stomach just before a meal, up to an hour before a meal.
Probiotic acidophilus supplements can be used to help treat candida, stressed stomachs, allergies, and general gastrointestinal upsets. Some strains of probiotics may even provide relief for IBS sufferers.
There are many different types of probiotics used in supplements, and they seem to have different effects on certain conditions.
A study conducted at the University of Toronto measured the effect of chronic stress on the levels of harmful bacteria in the gut, and whether probiotic supplements could help. Whilst the study was done on rats, it was designed to mimic what would happen in the human gut.
The results of the study were interesting. They found that the rats exposed to chronic stress had more harmful bacteria in the gut as a result of the stress. But they also found that the rats exposed to stress but which also took the probiotic supplements, had only 20% of these harmful bacteria.
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The rats in this study were fed a mixture containing lactobacillus rhamnosus and lactobacillus helveticus.
Another study was designed to test the effectiveness of probiotics in reducing the impact of stress on the gastrointestinal system. The particular probiotic used was a high quality one in that it was designed to survive the gastric acid that can kill off the bacteria before they have a chance to act. It did this by using a micro encapsulation technology to improve probiotic delivery.
This study was done on people that were prone to stress. They found that 49% of the people taking the probiotic reported a 49% decrease in gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain and nausea. This was a placebo controlled study and the participants did know whether they were taking the probiotic or not. The study used a probiotic mixture containing Lactobacillus acidophilus and another type of probiotic.
So, a good quality probiotic acidophilus supplement is beneficial for protecting the body from stress related symptoms of nausea and abdominal pain.
IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, is a chronic gut problem whose symptoms include cramping, constipation, and diarrhea. A study conducted in Ireland has shown that one strain of probiotiocs, the Bifidobacterium infantis, was as effective as the pharmacological drugs Zelnorm (tegaserod) and Lotronex (alosetron), which have been approved for the treatment of IBS. Study participants who had the probiotic drink daily had less abdominal symptoms and discomfort, though it did not cure the condition entirely. But probiotics are very safe, compared to drugs.
The type of probiotic used is important, at least for specific conditions like IBS. For example, another strain the same team tested, Lactobacillus salivarius, had no effect on the symptoms of IBS sufferers. That's not to say it's not effective for other things, just not for IBS. So IBS sufferers should look for probiotic alternatives to probiotic acidophilus supplements to ease their symtpoms.
One of the researchers, Dr Quigley said: "Our hypothesis is that low-grade inflammation is a factor in IBS and that certain probiotic bacteria can reduce this inflammation. We have some evidence to support this theory because our paper shows a change in cytokine ratios after the probiotic treatment."
Two studies have found a link between changes in the bacteria in the gut, such as it being killed off through antibiotic use, was associated with an increased sensitivity to allergens in the environment. This could be allergens inhaled through the lungs or nose, or mould. The studies were done on rats, but they show a definite link, and as such may provide a clue as to what happens in people.
One of the researchers, Dr Huffnagle, said: "One short course of antibiotics is not going to give everyone allergies. But if you are taking antibiotics while your diet consists of white bread and fried food, you are not going to maintain the healthy micro flora balance you need to maintain tolerance. If you inhale mold spores or pollen during this period, our studies indicate you are much more likely to become sensitized to them."
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I am up to date with shots, good with kids, good with dogs, and good with cats.
Come see us at Tractor Supply on Watson Blvd. in Warner Robins on Saturdays! Update.... this little girl is still hanging out with her sister and Ryder. She is very sweet, sits for her food and walks on a leash. This little girl had her first bath, nails cut, ears cleaned and uploaded a picture of mom. Doing well playing and eatting. These puppies were found in an abandoned house and cared for by a wonderful women. It is now time for them to leave their mom and so they will be picked up today and given their first shots and wormed and start a new life with their wonderful foster parents. Their breed is unknown, mom looks to be either a Mountain Cur or Terrier mix and Dad looks to be a bulldog, more English bloodline. They are happy and fat.
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Rattles, a Fort Valley English Bulldog/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium) puppy was adopted! Here's how you can benefit by looking at adoption as an option to buying a English Bulldog/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium) for sale in Fort Valley, or seeking a English Bulldog/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium) puppy from a breeder in Fort Valley.
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Today, I hired a babysitter, so my husband and I could spend some time together and work on our failing marriage. I dressed up. We went out. He got drunk and puked on me. FML
#820741 (61) - 04/05/2009 at 5:34pm by IfuSeekAmyIdo - love - I agree, your life is f***ed (41906) - you deserved that one (2544)
Today, I was getting ready to get in the shower. Completely naked, I pulled the curtain away and there was a huge spider on the wall in the shower. I screamed and my husband, disoriented from sleeping, came running in and knocked me over. I killed the spider with my forehead and broke my nose. FML
Today, I woke up a little after seven. I felt sick to my stomach because last night was my bachelor party and I drank more than I ever have before. I checked my phone, and I had received 42 missed calls. It was seven o'clock pm. Today was my wedding day. FML
#776738 (179) - 04/03/2009 at 12:19am by kenken2 - love - I agree, your life is f***ed (21486) - you deserved that one (80710)
Today, my dad was laying down on the couch and i sat down next to him. As i was reading a text message i saw my dad's fat stomach sticking out so I patted it. After the first two pats, I realized I was patting in the wrong place. I patted the family jewels. FML
#740213 (138) - 04/01/2009 at 1:15am by whatashame - misc - I agree, your life is f***ed (10149) - you deserved that one (45510)
Today, I was at lunch with my mom and my sister. We had a cute waiter and I thought I'd be flirty and take a sip of my drink seductively. The straw missed my mouth and went straight up my nose. FML
#817202 (83) - 04/05/2009 at 1:45pm by Anonymous - misc - I agree, your life is f***ed (6302) - you deserved that one (34391)
Today, my tampon string was hanging from my bathing suit. My boyfriend thought it was a thread hanging from my bikini bottom. He publicly pulled out my tampon. FML
#784043 (188) - 04/03/2009 at 3:39pm by rebekah - misc - I agree, your life is f***ed (59020) - you deserved that one (4306)
Today, I was in IKEA, furniture shopping with my dad. He was looking at one couch that was particularly small. I said "dad that couch is for like a midget." I look over to see a midget looking at me, sitting on the same couch in a different color. He definitely heard me. FML
#809473 (93) - 04/04/2009 at 11:40pm by Nikki - misc - I agree, your life is f***ed (13223) - you deserved that one (32830)
Today, I forgot my weed on the kitchen counter before leaving for school. My parents surprised me by coming home a day early from their vacation. My mom had mistaken it for parsley, and it is now on top of my pasta. FML
#787061 (290) - 04/03/2009 at 6:23pm by Anonymous - health - I agree, your life is f***ed (8912) - you deserved that one (51980)
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