INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Caring for your gums includes being on the lookout for signs that there is a problem developing. Signs that you may have a problem developing include:  Uncontrollable bad breath Red gums Swollen gums Tender gums Bleeding gums Painful chewing Loose teeth Sensitive teeth Receding gums Regular cleaning can greatly reduce your chance of gum loss. It cleans away the plaque and tartar that can cause periodontal disease.  If you get regular cleanings, you dentist will probably spot the signs of gum loss even before you do. Most insurance plans cover a cleaning every 6 months. If you don't have insurance you will have to pay for the appointment out of pocket. However, this type of preventative care can save you a lot of money in the long run. If you think that your gums are receding, you should make an appointment to be seen by your dentist as soon as possible. Your dentist can assess the state of your gums, clean your teeth, and make recommendations about the treatment that you need. This process, also called tooth scaling and root planing, removes plaque and tartar from under the gums. Making a smooth surface under the gums will allow them to return to their proper place. By smoothing out the surface area of the tooth, bacteria will have a hard time attaching to the surface in the future. If you have an infection below the gum line, and this is causing them to recede, your dentist may prescribe antibiotics in combination with other types of treatment. Antibiotics should knock out the infection and allow your gums to begin healing. You may be prescribed either an oral antibiotic or a topical antibiotic that you apply directly to the infected area. If your gums have receded so much that there is bone loss and deep pockets next to the teeth, then you will need surgery to repair the gums. The dentist will take skin grafts from inside your mouth and then use them to repair the areas of gum loss.  Gum tissue surgery can be done by a dentist or periodontist. However, you may want to be referred to a periodontist for this procedure. This is a specialized dentist who is an expert in treating gum disease. After the surgery you will be given care directions from your dentist. Typically these include not brushing or flossing the area until it is healed and rinsing your mouth with a special mouthwash several times a day. If your gums have receded so much that the bone is exposed, this can lead to a loss of bone. In a case like this, you will need to have a regenerative operation done. During bone regeneration surgery, your dentist will place regenerative materials in the area where you have suffered bone loss. This material will work to restore the area.  In order to regenerate the bone, your dentist may place a protective mesh in the area of bone loss to allow the bone to regrow. They may also insert synthetic or donated bone pieces to help the bone to regrow.  Your dentist will take X-rays of your teeth to assess whether you have bone loss due to the loss of gum tissue. You will receive detailed instructions for aftercare from your dentist. This will include a schedule for taking pain killers and antibiotics, information about a eating a soft diet until the area is healed, and keeping the area clean and undisturbed.

SUMMARY: Look for signs that your gums are unhealthy. Get regular dental cleanings. Have specialized cleaning done if your gums are receding. Take antibiotics for gum infection. Schedule gum tissue surgery. Discuss the option of bone regeneration surgery.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Tightly squeeze or roll the oranges firmly with the palm of your hand across the counter or table to soften them up. Enjoy a crisp, cold glass of freshly squeezed, unpasteurized orange juice, the way it was intended to be!

SUMMARY: Soften the orange. Drink up!


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Doing some deep breathing can help you feel calm and relaxed, especially when you feel anxious after a dream. Breathe through your diaphragm by inhaling and exhaling slowly. Keep your attention on your breath and away from distractions. Using deep breathing is a simple tool to help with anxiety that you can do at any time. Try doing a few deep breaths as you fall back asleep to allow yourself to drift off peacefully. Dealing with nightmares can make you feel alert and awake, so help your body calm down by using visualization techniques. Use your imagination as a way to increase feelings of calm and relaxation. Creating a calming image can help you relieve stress and anxiety. For example, close your eyes and imagine that you are on a beautiful beach, surrounded by the calming waves, soft wind in the trees, and the smell of coconuts around you. Instead of worrying about your bad dream, fall back asleep thinking about what you’re grateful for. A gratitude practice can help with overall well-being and happiness. Think of 3 specific things that you’re grateful for after your day to help distract your mind from worrying thoughts. Keep your mind occupied by the things that make you feel gratitude, not the things that make you anxious. IRT is mostly used for nightmares that are caused by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) but can be helpful for other types of bad dreams, too. If you have a recurring anxiety dream (like getting lost while driving and not having a map), visualize a new ending to the nightmare and repeat it over and over so that the dream ends well and isn’t scary or traumatic.  By giving the dream a new ending, you can make the dreams less debilitating. You can also write out the positive ending to your anxiety dream in a journal. If you're having a recurring anxiety dream, try visualizing a happy ending to the dream as you're falling asleep at night.

SUMMARY: Focus on your breath to calm your mind and body. Practice visualization to increase a sense of calm. Think about what you’re grateful for instead of what you fear. Try Image Rehearsal Therapy (IRT) after an anxiety dream.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The smell of onions can actually stay on your breath for a few days after eating them. Luckily, there are certain foods you can eat after having onions to get rid of onion breath. For fresh breath after an onion dish, try eating or drinking:  Kiwi Fresh parsley Raw mushrooms Eggplant Raw apples Lemon juice Green tea Onion smell even gets into your hair, and this can be difficult to remove sometimes. When your hair does smell like onions, or other cooking smells, get rid of the odor by:  Mix ⅛ cup (29 ml) of shampoo with a teaspoon (5 g) of baking soda and a tablespoon (5 ml) of lemon juice. Wash your hair with the mixture, lathering thoroughly and rubbing the mixture into your scalp as well. Rinse your hair with clean water.

SUMMARY:
Eat the right foods to get rid of onion breath. Wash your hair with baking soda and citrus to get rid of onion smell.