Your dentist will check your teeth to see if they’re healthy. Then, they’ll give you advice on how to keep your teeth as healthy as possible. Ask them if remineralization is right for you, as well as what they recommend.  Your dentist may be able to offer you professional remineralization products. Ask them if they have a recommendation for you or if you can get a treatment by prescription.  If you decide to try tooth remineralization, your dentist can help you track your progress. While you shouldn’t worry, these can be signs of a serious issue. You may have a damaged tooth or an infection, which requires medical treatment. Don’t try to treat these symptoms with remineralization products. Instead, see your dentist for a proper diagnosis and treatment.If your tooth has cracks or you have an infection, remineralization will not help. You need to see a dentist.
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One-sentence summary -- Get a dental checkup before trying to remineralize your teeth at home. Visit your dentist immediately for pain, swelling, or a loose tooth.


You can easily locate the North Star by using the Big Dipper. The Big Dipper contains stars known as "pointer stars," which can be used to locate the North Star.  To start, locate the Big Dipper. The Big Dipper is a constellation made up of seven stars. The constellation is found in the northern sky. In the spring and summer months, the Big Dipper will be somewhat high in the sky. In the autumn and winter months, it'll be lower in the sky.  The Big Dipper is given its name because it's shaped somewhat like a bowl with a handle. Four stars form a trapezoid-like shape, the bowl portion. Stemming off of these four stars are three more stars, forming the shape of a slightly bent handle.  Once you've located the Big Dipper, you can use it to find the North Star. To do so, look at the two bright stars that form the side of the bowl farthest away from the handle's tip. These are the "pointer stars." Draw an imaginary line connecting the pointer stars. Extend that line five times the distance between the pointer stars. You should eventually reach a somewhat bright star. This is the North Star. Note that you do not actually have to see the North Star with this method.  If clouds or trees or mountains are in the way, the North Star is still there near the end of the fifth pointer length.  That point is less than three degrees from the North Star and the North Celestial Pole. The Little Dipper is the constellation that contains the North Star. The tip of the Little Dipper's handle is the north star. If you're able to locate the Little Dipper, you can easily spot the north star.  You can use the Big Dipper to find the Little Dipper. Once you find the Big Dipper, look away from it as if water was coming out of the "open" part of the dipper. The Little Dipper will appear as a mirror image of the Big Dipper. It is also a constellation made up of seven stars. Four stars form a trapezoid base, and three extend out from this base to form a handle. The last star extending outward is the North Star.  If you live in an urban area, it can be difficult to locate the Little Dipper. It is also difficult to discern on bright moonlit or hazy nights.  You may be better off trying another method. Using the Big or Little Dipper are the most common means to locate the North Star. However, if the Big Dipper is low in the sky it can be difficult. Fortunately, you can use the constellation Cassiopeia to locate the North Star.  Cassiopeia is a constellation that consists of five stars. They form an "M" or "W" shape. Cassiopeia is located in the north sky. In earlier hours, the constellation looks more like an "M." Between midnight and dawn, the constellation looks more like a "W." In the months of February and March, Cassiopeia is especially likely to appear as a "W."  The three stars that form the middle portion of the "M" or "W" can be used to roughly locate the North Star. Look at this point as if it were an arrow. Follow the direction of the arrow forward. You should eventually land on a somewhat bright star. This is the North Star.  Note that you will have to actually see the North Star for this method to work.
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One-sentence summary -- Use the pointer stars of the Big Dipper. Locate the tip of the Little Dipper's handle. Rely on the arrow in the Cassiopeia constellation.


A life estate usually refers to a transaction related to property, such as a home, where the homeowner sells or gives the property to their children (or someone else) but maintains the right to live in the house until they die.  The person who sells their home but maintains a life interest is referred to as the “life tenant.” The person(s) who will receive the house upon the death of the life tenant is called the "remainderman." There are several reasons why a person may create a life estate. These include:  The homeowner wants to avoid probate for their children. By creating a life estate, the property avoids probate and the remainderman immediately becomes the owner of the property upon the life tenant’s death. The property receives a step-up in basis. This means that when the government calculates capital gains taxes, value is calculated from the date of death, not from the date the original party acquired the property. Typically, there will be a greater increase in value from the date the property was acquired and therefore the tax owed on a property when sold would be much higher. By establishing a life estate, a parent could significantly reduce the amount of capital gains that a child has to pay.  A life estate may also be useful to qualify for medical assistance such as Medicaid, which limits the amount of assets you can own if you want support to pay a nursing home. The legal rules involving Medicaid are very complicated and you should contact a trust and estates attorney or an elder law attorney to assist you in making this determination. Before entering into a life estate, it is important for you to understand and weigh the drawbacks of a life estate against any potential benefits. These drawbacks may include:  Selling property subject to a life estate is very difficult. While you maintain the right to live in the home, when you enter a life estate, you give up your right to sell or mortgage your home without the consent of all remaindermen. If the remaindermen refuse to agree to a sale, you are unable to sell the property.  A remainderman’s legal problems could impact the property. Since the remainderman has a legal interest in the property, if they run into financial trouble, a lien could be placed on the property while the life tenant is still alive. While the claims may impact the property, a life tenant cannot be forced to leave the property.  A life estate may impact your ability to receive medical assistance to pay for nursing home care or in-home care. If you grant a life estate, you may be restricted or ineligible from receiving government assistance through Medicaid for up to five years.
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One-sentence summary -- Understand the purpose of a life estate. Examine the benefits of a life estate. Consider the drawbacks of a life estate.


The best way to deal with keloids is to avoid getting them in the first place.  People who already have keloids, or who are very prone to getting them, can take special precautions with skin injuries to prevent keloid scares from forming. Pay attention to even minor skin injuries, and make sure that any wounds are thoroughly cleaned.  Apply an antibiotic cream and bandage to any open wounds, and change the bandage frequently.  Wear loose clothing over the injury site that will not irritate the skin further. The silicon gel sheets mentioned above work well to prevent keloids from forming. Piercings and even tattoos can lead to keloids in some individuals.  If you have developed keloids in the past, or have a family history of keloids in your family, you may want to avoid piercings and tattoos, or consult with a dermatologist before proceeding.
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One-sentence summary --
Understand the importance of prevention. Take care of skin injuries to prevent infection and scarring. Avoid trauma to your skin if you are prone to forming keloids.