Article: Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) can be found in some commercial toothpastes and mouthwashes. SLS is often used as a cheap filler to help toothpaste thicken and foam up. But this additive has been shown to increase the likelihood of developing canker sores in your mouth. Read the labels on toothpastes and mouthwashes to make sure they are free of SLS before you use them or search online for brands that specifically do not contain SLS. You can also follow good oral hygiene by choosing a soft bristle toothbrush to clean your teeth. Try to brush your teeth twice a day and after every meal. This will reduce the presence of bacteria and food particles that may cause canker sores to develop. Using a soft bristle brush will also prevent irritation in your mouth. Irritating your mouth with hard brushes can lead to the development of canker sores. Floss once each day to prevent food particles from staying in your mouth. These food particles can lead to oral health issues, including canker sores.  Get in the habit of flossing before bed as well so your mouth is clean and free of bacteria or food particles. Flossing more than once daily can be harmful to your gums. If you have braces or a retainer, make sure it is not rubbing or scratching the inside of your mouth. Poorly fitting dental equipment can lead to the development of canker sores. Talk to your dentist if you feel your dental equipment is irritating your mouth. If you have braces that are rubbing against your mouth and causing sores, try using dental wax to cover sharp edges.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Use toothpaste that does not contain sodium lauryl sulfate. Brush with a soft bristle brush. Floss once daily. Make sure your dental equipment fits properly.
Article: If your dog was infected with either sarcoptic or cheyletiella mange, you will need to treat any dogs or other animals that your pet is in frequent contact with -- otherwise he could be re-infected. Talk to your vet about how to treat your other pets to avoid a recurrence of mange in your dog. If you suspect that a dog (or cat) in your neighborhood may have mange, you should keep your dog as far away from the animal as possible. Talk to the animal’s owner to let them know that you think their pet has mange or call animal control if the animal is a stray. Following treatment, you should bring your dog back to the vet for periodic check-ups. The veterinarian can analyze skin scrapings to confirm that the mites have not returned. Do not attempt to treat a recurrence of mange without consulting your veterinarian first because some treatments can be toxic if used more than once in too short of a time period.
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Treat other animals your pet has come in contact with. Keep your dog away from other dogs who may be infected. Take your dog to the vet for regular check-ups.
Article: If you are experiencing the symptoms above you shouldn't waste time before booking an appointment with your eye doctor for a test. You can also, however, do some basic tests at home to try to measure your sight. Try by printing out the classic test page with letters of diminishing size from the internet.  After printing the test sheet, hang it at eye level in a well lit room. Stand ten-feet back and see how many letters you can read. Continue right to the bottom row, or as low as you can go, and write the number of the line where you could read most of the letters. Do this again, covering each eye at a time. The results vary by age, but older children and adults should be able to read the majority of the 20/20 line at the bottom. As well as printable test sheets, there are a number of tests that you can do directly on your computer. Again, these are not exactly perfect, but they can give you a basic indication of how your eyes are. You can find different tests for different eye problems, including colour blindness, and astigmatism.  They will involve you looking at different images and shapes on your computer screen, and following the instructions to test your eyes. Remember that these are vague guides, and should not be treated as a substitute for the real thing. Don't forget that if you are experiencing these symptoms you need to make an appointment with your eye specialist and have a full eye exam. Your optometrist or ophthalmologist will conduct a number of tests that will get to the bottom of your eye problems, and if you need glasses they will write you out a prescription. It might be intimidating or a little scary at first, but it's essential to caring for your eyes.  The eye doctor may use a number of instruments, aim bright lights into your eye, and have you try out a number of different lenses.  You will have to read out letters from a test sheet with while different lenses are held in front of your eyes. Ophthalmologists and optometrists are both qualified to conduct eye evaluations. After your eye exam you will be told if you need glasses or not. If so, you will be provided with a prescription. You can then take this to any optician's and choose which frames you want to get. Opticians are trained to help fit people for glasses. Once you have chosen your frames you will have to wait a week or two for the frames to be fitted before you can pick them up.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Use some testing printouts. Try some online tests. Go to see your eye doctor. Know the next steps if you need glasses.