In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Before you proceed with any natural or homemade remedies, check with your child's pediatrician. The doctor will be able to confirm the diagnosis and give you a professional medical opinion about what treatment will be best for your infant. While many home treatments for thrush appear to be safe, keep in mind that your baby’s digestive and immune systems are still fairly immature, and your pediatrician may want to proceed with caution. Acidophilus is a powdered form of the bacteria typically found in a healthy gastrointestinal tract. Yeast and intestinal bacteria balance each other in the human body, and often taking antibiotics or developing thrush allows a spike in yeast growth. Taking acidophilus may help reduce yeast growth and treat the causes of thrush in infants.  Make a paste by combining acidophilus powder with clean water or breastmilk.  Rub this paste in the baby's mouth once daily until the thrush clears up.  You can also add one teaspoon of acidophilus powder to formula or breastmilk if the child is bottle feeding. Administer acidophilus once daily until the thrush clears up. If your child is able to swallow yogurt, your pediatrician may recommend that you add unsweetened lactobacilli yogurt to your child's diet. This works similarly to acidophilus, by balancing out the yeast population in your child's gastrointestinal tract. If your child is not old enough to swallow yogurt, try applying it with a clean cotton swab to the affected area. Only use a small amount of yogurt and supervise your child closely to ensure that he does not choke on the yogurt. Grapefruit seed extract, when mixed with distilled water and administered daily, may help treat the symptoms of thrush in some children.  Mix 10 drops of GSE in one ounce of distilled water. Some doctors believe that the antibacterial treatment of tap water may reduce the efficacy of GSE.  Use a clean cotton swab to apply the GSE mixture to your child's mouth once every hour during all waking hours.  Swab the child's mouth prior to nursing. This may help reduce the bitter taste associated with nursing while the child is afflicted with thrush, and can help him return to a normal feeding schedule.  If the thrush does not improve significantly by the second day of treatment, you may try increasing the strength of the GSE mixture by dissolving 15 to 20 drops of GSE into one ounce of distilled water, instead of the original 10 drops. Coconut oil contains caprylic acid, which may help fight the yeast infection that causes thrush.  Use a clean cotton swab to apply coconut oil to the affected area.  Consult with your pediatrician before trying coconut oil, as some children may be allergic to coconut oil. A baking soda paste can help treat thrush at the site of affliction, and can be used both on the mother's nipples (if nursing) and on the child's mouth.  Mix one teaspoon of baking soda with eight ounces of water.  Apply the paste to the mouth with a clean cotton swab. Mix 1/2 teaspoon of salt in one cup of warm water. Then apply the solution affected area using a clean cotton swab.
Summary: Talk with your child's pediatrician. Give your child acidophilus. Try yogurt. Use grapefruit seed extract (GSE). Use pure, virgin coconut oil. Make a baking soda paste. Try a saltwater solution.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Although whitening toothpastes will not dramatically improve the whiteness of your teeth in the space of an hour (they are more effective over time), they can still help to remove stains and make teeth look brighter.  Whitening toothpastes contain abrasive particles which polish the teeth and wear away stains (without damaging tooth enamel). They also contain chemicals (such as blue covarine) which bind to the surface of the teeth, making them appear whiter.  To use whitening toothpaste, place a pea-sized amount on your toothbrush, and brush using small circular motions, holding the toothpaste at a 45 degree angle from the gums. Whitening strips are coated with peroxide gel, which bleaches the teeth and helps them to look whiter. You will typically use two sets of strips per day, for 30 minutes each -- giving you a whiter smile in only 60 minutes!  Whitening strips can be purchased over-the-counter at the drugstore or supermarket. Avoid purchasing a brand that contains the ingredient "chlorine dioxide" as this can damage the enamel on teeth. To use the strips, remove them from the package and apply one strip to your top teeth and one to your bottom teeth. Leave them on for 30 minutes. Some strips will dissolve by themselves after use, while others will need to be removed. For best results, continue to use the whitening strips twice a day over a two week period. Like the whitening strips, whitening pens use a gel containing peroxide in order to bleach the teeth.  To use, remove the cap and twist the pen to release the gel. Stand in front of a mirror and smile widely, then use the pen to "paint" the gel onto your teeth. Keep your mouth open for about 30 seconds to allow the gel to dry. Try not to eat or drink anything for 45 minutes following the treatment. For best results, repeat this process three times a day for up to a month. A whitening tray is another great option for quickly whitening your teeth. They can be purchased over-the-counter or can be custom-made by your dentist.  To use a whitening tray, squirt a small amount of the concentrated peroxide gel provided into the tray (which looks like a plastic retainer) and fit it over your teeth. Depending on the type of tray, you may only need to wear it for half an hour, or you may have to leave it on overnight. Although a single use will leave your teeth looking brighter, if you want significantly whiter teeth you will need to use the tray multiple times. Although custom-made trays from your dentist can be pricey (usually costing around $300), they are specially molded for your teeth, making the treatment more effective than store-bought "one size fits all" trays.
Summary:
Use whitening toothpaste. Use whitening strips. Use a whitening pen. Use a whitening tray.