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Comment on What is the optimal dental care regimen? by mandapanda

mandapanda — Tue, 19 May 2009 07:50:30 +0000

that sounds like a great regimen.

I would add:

*when you brush with a manual toothbrush, use small circular motions at a 45 degree angle

*brush after every meal/snack

*floss at least 1 time/day and wrap the floss in a c-shape around the tooth and floss each side of the tooth. Also go under the gums to remove plaque hidden there. It will reduce the bacteria and the incidence of periodontal disease.

*avoid sodas (acid & sugar), juice (excess sugar and staining) and sugary gums/mints etc.

Ask your hygienist at your next cleaning which areas you had more plaque/tartar buildup so you can focus better on these areas.

Good LucK!

Comment on Does anyone have any lesson plan ideas for teching about oral hygiene to 3rd graders? by Matt B

Matt B — Mon, 18 May 2009 07:49:00 +0000

well….at that age, they might be too young to see some horribly graphic pictures of what bad oral hygiene could do to you, but I would suggest that you have some pictures of people who didn’t really take care of their teeth, and what the result was. As ridiculous as this sounds, if someone can dress up as a tooth and talk to the class about how it has no arms or anything to clean itself with, and it needs each and every one of them to do their part. Make them feel personally responsible for their teeth.

Comment on Is it possible for my parents to give me full rights over my medical treatments? by LadyCatherine

LadyCatherine — Sun, 17 May 2009 20:05:51 +0000

they can.. even if you are very young and do not want to do sometimes.. BUT remember the boy that wanted to stop treatment when he had cancer,, his parents were ok with him stooping it BUT the hospital called social services and they took them all to court to make him start the treatment again..

he won his case and didn’t have to start treatment again..

so it could go both ways..

Comment on Where can i find information about general health? by jerman1919

jerman1919 — Sun, 17 May 2009 13:59:28 +0000

men’s health…its a magazine but they have a great website. Menshealth.com

askmen.com also has a few different places in which there is good information.

Comment on Where can i find information about general health? by Jeremy

Jeremy — Fri, 15 May 2009 19:36:29 +0000

My personal favorite is Web MD…. An abundance of info at your fingertips….

Jeremy

Comment on what are the healthiest foods, super foods with benefits for you body and general health? by affabledude2000

affabledude2000 — Fri, 15 May 2009 07:55:32 +0000

Olives and Figs. man try them and u will know the benefits. include dates and honey and u r on ur way to celebrate 120th birth day.

Comment on what are the healthiest foods, super foods with benefits for you body and general health? by Cotton candy

Cotton candy — Fri, 15 May 2009 07:24:24 +0000

I primarily follow the mediterranean food pyramid. Lots of whole wheat / whole grain breads, crackers, pastas (although I occasionally indulge in a white baguette), brown rice, flax seeds. Loads of fresh fruit and fresh and frozen veggies. Lots of legumes, beans, and nuts. Olives & olive oil. TONS of garlic!
A lot less dairy than I used to - mostly soy milk, now, and good, handcrafted cheese.
The only meats I eat are fish/shellfish (only those caught in the wild) and chicken, but pretty infrequently, and more fish than poultry.
Sugars - rarely (although I have indulged more than usual over the holidays!)

Whole, unprocessed foods. Good stuff

Comment on Is it possible for my parents to give me full rights over my medical treatments? by It's That Guy

It's That Guy — Fri, 15 May 2009 06:11:59 +0000

If you’re under 18, your parents are responsible for you in the eyes of the law. If a wrong decision is made, your parents are the ones legally responsible. I don’t think there’s any easy way for you to assume this legal responsibility. You are still a ‘child’.

I think your best bet is just to get your parents to agree to let you make all (or some) of the decisions.

Comment on If our Medical Technology is so advanced.how come there is no cure for a simple flu? by harry potter

harry potter — Thu, 14 May 2009 03:35:57 +0000

Because stupids like you work in the boi-labs

Comment on If our Medical Technology is so advanced.how come there is no cure for a simple flu? by essentiallysolo

essentiallysolo — Thu, 14 May 2009 03:16:54 +0000

considering that when our nation was founded, there was no such thing as antibiotics, xrays, chemotherapy, antidepressants, MRI, CT, even sterile surgical practices…I’d say we’ve come a long way in a comparatively short period of time… but, you aren’t going to get instant gratification in a field that takes years to prepare for let alone function in. And that, basically is what you are demanding here, instant gratification…tsk tsk tsk