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Skiff News 17 Dec 2021
By: Paul Silver
Tags: Brighton, Coworking, News, Pets

Lovely pet pics, thanks for the party, registering to use The Skiff and a few conversations from this week

Member’s floofs

Ruby, Luigi, Skitters and Roger are recent features from our #furry_coworkers channel in Slack. Please join and share your pets! Especially cats, Luigi is feeling outnumbered.

Thanks for the party

Thank you Cath and Kelly for organising a lovely Skiff Christmas party! To everyone who helped clear up on the night, and to Cath again for coming in on Saturday and doing another clean up to make sure we weren’t giving our cleaner a hard time. That was absolutely brilliant of you.

Christmas opening hours reminder

As everyone has the ability to open and lock up The Skiff, it is staying open throughout the Christmas period. There’s just a couple of caveats:

The alarm will be on all of the weekends and bank holidays, so you need to text Jon to say you are coming in 15 minutes before you arrive so he has a chance to turn it off.

The cleaner is only coming in once between Christmas and New Year so please make an extra effort to leave The Skiff looking better than it is when you arrive.

Jon’s mobile number is on his Slack profile, and is on the sheet showing the locking up steps on the upstairs door.

Locking up procedure

Make sure all windows are closed and any electric heaters are unplugged.

Turn off any aircon/heating units you have set or turned on.

Turn off as many lights as you can. It’s ok to leave a few on.

Make sure the upstairs door shuts behind you

Double lock the outside door by holding your keyfob against it until it goes green, then turning it the wrong way (clockwise) as far as possible. Don’t worry if someone is in any of the other offices — they’ll still be able to get out.

by holding your keyfob against it until it goes green, then turning it the wrong way (clockwise) as far as possible. Don’t worry if someone is in any of the other offices — they’ll still be able to get out. Text ARM to Jon’s phone

Don’t forget to register

We had an outbreak of Covid after the Christmas party. Jon was able to track and trace much faster than the NHS app/official Government system as he had the details of everyone who had registered. Please remember to register when you are going to come and use The Skiff. This lets us get on top of any problems quickly, and make sure we’re limiting the number of people in the space so we’re all as safe as possible.

Mess-y Conversations

Christmas parties

Choirs and singing/playing with others

Will Margaret Thatcher be put on a bank note soon?

Could we breed a pet size giraffe?

Are Greek-Cypriot entrepreneurs all a particular type? (Let’s say… happy to break social norms)

Jungle music

North Shropshire by-election predictions

Coping strategies for dealing with political reality
Best PPC Strategies Your Business Needs to Try in 2020
By: Jeewan Garg
Tags: Ppc Advertising, PPC Marketing

organizations investing in PPC also known as Pay Per Click advertising earns an average return on ROI for every $1 spent is $2. The average isn’t what you are looking for, though. Every business wants to earn the best possible ROI, hence enhancing your PPC strategy is one of your top priorities. Don’t forget, whether you require PPC Services in Delhi or PPC in Australia, JeewanGarg has you covered.

Below-mentioned is some of the best strategies for your business:

Advertise on Multiple Platforms

Most businesses focus their online advertising on Google Ads, which is smooth and smart. With Google Ads, your company can reach a gigantic audience that covers millions of people, including those in your target market. That doesn’t mean your business should limit yourself to Google Ads. You can reach people in your target market on other channels too like social media networks. Facebook, Instagram, etc. for example, is gone -to social media website for companies if you are looking to build brand awareness, enhance customer loyalty, or even generate sales and increase conversions.

Launch a Remarketing Campaign

Don’t forget that remarketing campaigns are your business’s best friend. When you use remarketing to target a website visitor, like someone who browses a product page, they’re 70 percent likely to buy your product instead of a competitor. Remarketing needs to earn a spot in your PPC strategy with those kinds of odds.

What Actually is Remarketing?

Remarketing is an advertising tactic where you remarket your business to people that have visited your website. However, in Google Analytics, you can create audiences for remarketing campaigns, tapering your audience by page, device, time on page, and more. Hence once you build your audience, you can create a remarketing campaign for Google Ads.

Include Ad Extension

For organizations with a history of online advertising, ad extensions are not a new addition to your PPC strategy. Ad networks such as Google Ads, however, continue to expand their list of ad extensions. This means that you may have missed a new

For companies with a history of online advertising, ad extensions aren’t a new addition to your PPC strategy. Ad networks like Google Ads, however, continue to expand their list of ad extensions, which means you may have missed a new, valuable extension to upgrade your ads. Some useful ads extensions in Google Ads include:

Message extensions

Call extensions

Price extensions

Thus, discover the ad extensions offered by Google Ads and experiment with them in your PPC strategy.

Apart from these some other prominent PPC strategies Your Business Needs to Try in 2020 are:
What Reason Are PPC Procedures Valuable To Advance An Organization?
By: Pihu Singh
Tags: Digital Marketing, Internet Marketing, Social Media, Seo Services, PPC Marketing

Pay Per Click advertisements, in like manner known as cost-per-click promotions, is a quick course for driving web traffic to your website. As an organization proprietor, you can make commercials around specific watchwords just as offered to have them shown to clients searching for those terms. The promotion organization, online web search tool, or site creator then, at that point, charges an expense when a singular snaps an advertisement that prompts your webpage. PPC is given significance for internet advertising by digital marketing agency in chennai.

Natural site traffic–the heavenly vessel of SEO–turns out to be ever before extra equivocal with each Google calculation redesign. The principal page position for your search queries sets aside time just as incorporates 200 factors: an assortment of backlinks, area name authority, high material quality, and so on Likewise, if you come to the heaven, a contender can swipe your spot. Digital marketing organizations assist you with arranging your PPC crusades successfully.

READ MORE: How beneficial PPC Marketing is for your Online Business?

The advantages are –

1. Supplies prompt results

Contingent on your ad spending plan and the degree of contenders for the key expressions you’re focusing on, your advertisements could appear on top of the underlying page of Google query items, sending traffic to your site right now.

2. Targets reasonable clients effectively

Facebook advertisements, for Seo Company in Chennai, appear just to individuals that stay in a given area and utilize different other segment prerequisites to focus on the likely leads.

3. Quantifiable vital productivity signs

The average active clicking factor for Google Ads is around 2% in the inquiry network just as 0.35 percent on the presentation screen organization, as indicated by WordStream. And furthermore as ppc services, the three postings at the highest point of the page for given catchphrases normally notices take two-fifths of the snaps.

4. It’s expense effective

You possibly need to pay when someone includes with your advertisement by clicking it to discover more.

5. Permits you unlimited oversight

You choose where your notices appear, that sees them, exactly the amount you need to spend, just as how long they run. Digital marketing agency control them for you in the event that you think that it is confounding to deal with.

Pay Per Click functions admirably with thing dispatches, catch site pages, Certified Public Accountant marketing, and partner advertising including extraordinary changing offers, joint endeavor (JV) projects, occasional advancements, occasion centered marketing and Seo Services in Bangalore, and furthermore comparable to online business crusades. Best digital marketing furthermore supplies an expense free promotion execution that uncovers whether your notice bucks are being contributed cautiously. For more appealing updates visit our Instagram, Facebook page, twitter, LinkedIn.
10 reasons why Muslims are the worst.
By: Sf Ali
Tags: Startup, Life Lessons, Politics, PPC Marketing, Life

1. It’s the least organized ‘organized religion’.

Have you ever seen a mosque’s parking lot?

How about a mosque’s wudu (ablution) area?

How about a mosque’s shoe rack situation?

How about a mosque’s anything? I’ll wait.

2. Chances are you’re dating an informant.

Looking at you [redacted]. It was obvious.

“That’s not a hijab thread, that’s a wire!”

3. We are never on time. Not gonna happen.

Seriously don’t bother. Don’t hold your breath.

I was supposed to publish this list yesterday.

4. 113% of us are Bengali. Google it. I’ll wait.

Sylhet, Dhaka, Kulna, and Noakhali, oh my!

With friends like Babu, who needs enemies?

5. Wudu stations are usually slip-and-slides.

See #1. This deserves 2 spots on the top 10.

It’s really bad. Athlete’s foot is not a good look.

6. We’re like Jews, but without any benefits.

Shout out to Jew Unit. Y’all run MY world ❤

7. Weddings and babies. God make it stop.

I’m supposed to officiate one this weekend.

But guess who’s not showing up? This guy!

For the love of Allah, make it stop, ya Allah!

8. We’re *always* playing the victim card.

Keep it real: 37% of the time it’s warranted.

Even I’m offended by this list. *I* wrote it!

9. We hate each other and everything.

Unless and until y’all come for 1 of us.

“You and what army could harm me?”

10. It’s an exercise in futility. You can’t.

Don’t believe me. Ask Europe in 2050.
How Will we Respond to the Challenges of the Coming Decade?
By: Mike Ignatowski
Tags: 2016 Election

The following beautiful comment came from Insigniam founder Shideh Bina, as quoted in the Fortune article at https://fortune.com/2019/12/20/2020s-reader-predictions-ceo-daily. It does an amazing job capturing the challange of the coming decade.

“More than any decade I can recall (in the six I have lived through), the next decade will be defined by how well we, as leaders, and as citizens, respond to challenges and threats to our foundational beliefs, structures and institutions.

Will we respond with wisdom, courage, accountability and creativity to our climate, our political storms, our vast inequities, our soon-to-be obsolete skills base and our deeply ingrained biases about each other and about how things “ought to be”?

If we respond well we can turn these threats into glorious, transformative opportunities.

If not, we will preside over tragedy.

The transformation required to prevail also requires a transformation of ourselves as leaders and how we think and act. The decade has not been written, the pen is our hands.”
Christie Shoulda Worn a Wire
By: Barbara Stoner
Tags: Chris Christie, 2016 Election, Trump, Michael Lewis, Steve Bannon

Remember that bit about Rod Rosenstein wondering if he should wear a wire to the White House?

I used to wonder what he thought he would catch the President saying — or doing — and what he thought whatever it was would make possible.

I still wonder about that last part. What exactly did Rosenstein think he could accomplish? What could he have had in mind.

Then I started reading Michael Lewis’s The Fifth Risk, and the first five pages told me exactly what it might have accomplished. Could even Mitch McConnell support a tantrum like this one, if made public? Because does anybody believe this was the last one? Or even the worst?

The first time (nominee) Donald Trump paid attention to any of [Chris Christie’s Transition Team] was when he read about it in the newspaper. The story revealed that [the team] had raised several million dollars to pay the staff. The moment he saw it, Trump called Steve Bannon, the chief executive of his campaign, from his office, on the twenty-sixth floor of Trump Tower, and told him to come immediately to his residence, many floors above. Bannon stepped off the elevator to find the governor of New Jersey seated on a sofa, being hollered at. Trump was apoplectic, actually yelling, “You’re stealing my money! You’re stealing my fucking money! What the fuck is this?”

At this point, Bannon and Christie tried to explain to Trump that it was federal law that nominees for the presidency “prepare to take control of the government.”

To which Trump replied, “Fuck the law. I don’t give a fuck about the law. I want my fucking money.” Bannon and Christie tried to explain that Trump couldn’t have both his money and a transition.

“Shut it down,” said Trump. Shut down the transition.”

Forget the Access Hollywood tape. Forget Rosenstein. If Christie had worn a wire, all we would have needed throughout the campaign would have been Trump on tape saying:

Fuck the law. I don’t give a fuck about the law. I want my fucking money.
A Promised Land by Barack Obama
By: Adam Marks
Tags: Barack Obama, 2016 Election, A Promised Land, Obama Administration, Obama

I’d been meaning to read this book since it came out about a year ago, as I am an unabashed and unashamed Barack Obama fanboy — perhaps even more so since he has left office, and has continued to pursue his goals of teaching young political activists how to sustain their quest for a better world. Much like the former President himself, this book is many things: meticulous, well-researched, polished, self-effacing, optimistic, and, at times, somewhat long-winded, clocking in at an almost ridiculous 701 pages — and it only covers the first half of his Presidency! Mr. Obama is a fabulous writer, and gives the reader a detailed, play-by-play of everything that happened from the time he decided to run for office through the killing of Osama Bin Laden in 2011 — a dramatic stopping point that neatly sets the stage for Act II in his yet-to-be-released second book. Ever the pragmatist and idealist, preferring to see the world both as it could be but also as it is, Mr. Obama is genuinely honest about his failures and shortcomings, while also acknowledging the inherent hypocrisy of his critics, both from his “adversaries” on the far-right to those within the Democratic Party who thought that he wasn’t “liberal” enough for their tastes. There is certainly a great deal of hubris here — as much as he has to say and as great a writer as he is, there is really no reason for this book to be 700 pages and for his Presidential memoirs to be two volumes. That said, the next installment promises to be very, very interesting as it will almost certainly wade into the 2016 campaign and election of Donald Trump, and I think we are all curious to see how deeply he dives into his true feelings about what went on behind-the-scenes and how it affected him and his family, personally. The ramifications of 2016 are still felt to this day, and I think Mr. Obama will be as honest about the end of his Presidency as he was about the origins of it: a vision for a better future that will have unforeseen obstacles and potholes, and an America that sometimes needs to take a step backward before taking small, intermediate baby steps forward. I, for one, am thankful that he (and Michelle) are still active, engaged, and involved in shaping our future — although I do hope that his next book is a tad bit shorter! If you are an Obama fan or are just interested in the politics of the Presidency and what goes on in the Oval Office, this book is for you.
Remembering Jimmy Plummer
By: New York Mets
Tags: MLB, Mets, Baseball, New York Mets, Jimmy Plummer

By Jay Horwitz

It couldn’t be more apropos that Jimmy Plummer was born on Christmas Day. No one deserved to get more than one present in a day than the great “Plum.”

Jimmy died 12 years ago at the all too age of 57. It still saddens me that he never was able to make it to Citi Field but we have a place here for him called “The Plum Room.”

For more than three decades, he was the heart and soul of the Mets organization. He was a teenage minor league GM, director of promotions, leader in the community relations department and was also charged with the duty of finding housing for newly acquired players.

Plum had a heart as big as Shea Stadium. All the players loved him. He was buddies with Nolan Ryan, Tom Seaver, Mookie Wilson, Gary Carter, John Franco and David Wright.

He was also the greatest practical joker of all time. He often played the same joke on me 10 times a year. If you tried to joke him back that only made it worse.

So for me Christmas time is always Plum time, too. I kind of half expect him to come riding down for the North Pole on his sled with reindeer handing out presents to kids. He was one of a kind.
How Long Does a Root Canal Take? — Anderson Lake Dental Title
By: Junaid Hayat
Tags: Dentistry, Dentist

Now that you are scheduled for a root canal appointment, the biggest concerns patients have is how much time it will consume. You will need to sit and talk to your doctor about whether the procedure can be addressed in one sitting or requires two or more sittings.

How Long Does Each Appointment Last?

Usually, it takes two visits 1 to 3 weeks apart. The first appointment is for cleaning and filling while medicating the tooth to prevent bacteria from coming back. Still, at times they are done within one day once again, depending on the intensity of the infection.

It normally takes 30 to 60 minutes for a procedure to finish. The pain usually subsides after the first appointment; the second appointment focuses primarily on cleaning, disinfection, and permanently sealing the tooth.

Location of Your Infection

The extent of time it takes for a root canal treatment also depends on where the infection is located in your mouth. If the infection is on the front teeth, it is easy for the doctor to perform a root canal surgery versus on the far hidden molars.

Number of Root Canals

The number of root canals also hinges on where the tooth is located. If it is the front tooth, it has one root; however, molars have three separate roots, and the more roots you have, the more time and care goes into the root canal.

Which Approach Is the Best?

The best approach is the one that your doctor recommends. Your doctor is the only one who can tell you which approach is better for your mouth that will help you to eliminate the bacteria from your teeth and allow you to have a healthy mouth for the long term.

Post Care

Once your doctor ensures that you have a healthy mouth, you need to follow post-care at home for optimal results, such as regular brushing and flossing your teeth twice a day. Avoid chewing hard foods, smoking, and dirt from piling up in your teeth. And do not forget to take painkillers.

Need a root canal dentist in Eden Prairie

We know there is a shortage of trusted and qualified doctors for root canals. Most patients try to avoid getting one and would rather sulk in pain. But at Anderson Lake Dental, we ensure that our patients are first comfortable and trust us to treat their infected tooth to its perfect health.

We have the most skilled root canal specialist in our team who only want to make your pain go away. We adore your smile as much as you love it.
Best Dental Care Clinic in South City 1 Gurgaon
By: Drgoels Dentalclinic
Tags: Dental Clinic, Dentistry, Dentist, Dental Clinic Gurgaon, Dental

At Dr Goels Dental Clinic And Implant Centre, is the best Dental Clinic in South City 1 Gurgaon. We are committed to providing a relaxed, professional setting to make your visit as comfortable as possible. Our staff is equipped with the latest technologies and training, and they are dedicated to treating their patients with outstanding service and comprehensive care.

We understand that many people have fears and other concerns regarding dental work, and we do our best to alleviate these concerns by creating a compassionate environment for our patients. We also offer in-house specialists and convenient hours to match your schedule, making it easy for you to choose the Dr Goels Dental Clinic And Implant Centre that works for you.

Dr Goels Dental Clinic And Implant Centre were founded by the best dentist in Gurgaon, Dr. Vipul Goels. Their passion for dentistry has been a key factor in the growth of the clinics over the past 13 years and the dental clinic Gurgaon now provides comprehensive dental care to patients. All of our dentistry team uses modern diagnostic tools and new techniques.

If you are looking to find a dentist consider using our website, we will happy to contact you and to take care of your teeth problem very easily. Our dentists are experts in cosmetic procedures, orthodontic treatments, dental implants, root canal treatment, kids treatment procedures, and many more.

Dr Goels Dental Clinic And Implant Centre also believe strongly in increasing access to dental care for all and giving back to the communities that we operate in. Find out more by clicking here or searching the Dr Goels Dental Clinic on all social media platforms, where we update the latest technology which is used in dental care and dental services which is come back your natural smile.

With our dedication to patient care, continuing education, and social impact initiatives, we have created an exceptional network of oral health providers who love to make a difference with dentistry. We truly enjoy caring for every single person who walks through our doors. Book your appointment now!

To know more visit www.drgoeldentalclinic.com

To call us at +91 8527222788, 0124–4212788
What is a Veneer?
By: Chatsworthdental Group
Tags: Dentistry, Dental Care, Dentist, Dental Veneers, Dental Implants

Veneers are one possible solution to help you achieve the look you want. They are a popular choice for people with broken teeth, tooth gaps, or malformed teeth.

Dental Veneer is a thin cover that adheres to teeth and gives a classic shape look. You can choose from a variety of tooth veneer options. Talk to your dentist about what works best for you.

Dental Veneer

If you want to enhance your smile, a veneer is an easy option. A veneer is a thin cover that is placed on the front (visible) part of the tooth. They look like natural teeth. Veneers can be used to fix a variety of dental problems, including:

1)Teeth that discolor and cannot be brightened by bleaching

2) Missing or worn teeth

3) Bent or deformed teeth

4) Non-uniform space or a large gap between upper anterior teeth Veneer is made of either porcelain or composite material. Your dentist will help you choose the material that is most suitable for you. Each type of veneer has its advantages.

Porcelain Veneer

Porcelain veneers are thin shells that are individually adapted to the teeth.

Advantages of porcelain veneer:

1) Durable and durable

2) It has a natural finish

3) Less enamel needs to be removed than crowns and caps

4) Stain-resistant

Porcelain veneer application procedure:

To prepare the teeth, the dentist usually removes a small amount of enamel from the front and sides of the teeth. This gives the veneer space to make the teeth look natural

The dentist makes the impression and shape of the prepared teeth. The dentist will also determine the best veneer shade for your smile.

Impressions are sent to the dental laboratory, which adapts the porcelain veneer to the individual teeth. This may take several days. In the meantime, the dentist can have you wear a temporary veneer.

On your next visit, the dentist will place the veneer on your teeth to check the fit and shape. After adjustment, clean the teeth and glue the veneer to the teeth.

Further changes are possible at a later date.

Composite Resin veneer

Composite veneers are made up of tooth-colored fillers that are glued to the teeth. Advantages of composite veneers:

Usually, less enamel needs to be removed than crowns and ceramic veneers.

Fewer visits to the dentist-these veneers may only need one visit.

Cheaper than Chinese veneer.

Easy to repair if damaged.

Composite veneers are generally not as strong and wear-resistant as ceramic veneers, but composite veneers are easy and quick to repair.

Steps to place composite resin veneers:

1) After the teeth are prepared or reshaped, the dentist carefully bonds and sculpts the composite material using a color that is best for you.

2) A special light is used to harden the composite and bond it to your teeth.

3) The veneers are smoothed and polished to look like natural teeth.
Introducing | TRIPLANT
Tags: Dentistry, 28vc, Blockchain, Triplant, 28vck

Triplant

Triplant the “Next Generation Living Implant” is a new dental solution unveiled through joint research and development between Korea and Japan. The objective of Triplant is to establish a proper medical platform using the blockchain technology of 28VC. Overall to provide a support system that considers teeth and gum conditions, oral structure, facial balance, mastication etc.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zz-DOw3NaQc&t=62s

The implant industry

Dental experts say the true meaning of healthy and stable teeth indicate being able to use your 28teeth without loss until the age of 100. In modern society, it is difficult to maintain healthy teeth due to such diverse diets and eating habits. Research has shown that most people will get an implant after the age of 40 and that teeth implants cover a large aspect of health issues today. Therefore, the need for implants within the dental industry is expanding and so far, implants have become unavoidable to people in life. The Triplant dental solution, developed through long research and consideration to the implant industry and has aimed to provide people with a new acknowledgement of implantation that will promise healthy teeth through implants.

Why use Triplant?

Structural contradictions and side effects of existing implantations have led to health and economic loss and therefore a next generation of implants is ultimately required in the dental field.

The “Triplant dental solution’ is a new concept of implant. It can be said that the new implant is a human body type implant that will prevent the problems of re-treatment due to infection. Existing implants have a structure that is easily infected with alveolar bone loss, nerve loss due to mechanical insertion during implants.

The 4th living Triplant provides a solution that is close to natural human teeth and therefore, preserves nerves and blood vessels and reduces alveolar bone loss. It is structured to minimize side effects and pain whilst maximizing the functions of teeth and the characteristics of human teeth. The solution does not only provide better quality teeth but will also resolve all implications such as time, costs, and the process of implant.

Triplant feares

>Regeneration of blood vessels and nerves

By reducing the overall power used during the implant, it reduces jaw join pain and prevents damage to the opposing teeth.

>3Circular barrier defenses

3 circular barrier shield designed on top of the implant.

>Secure alveolar bones

Designed to gather the alveolar bone lost during implantation into the 4th generation transplant.
Affordable Dental Braces Houston, Texas
By: Syed Mehdi
Tags: Dentistry, Orthodontic Treatment, Dental Care, Braces Treatment, Dentist

Correcting crooked teeth will help boost your self-confidence and give you the healthy smile. Orthodontic braces are a great solution to fixing the alignment of the jaw and improve both the function and aesthetic of the teeth. Braces are an affordable and effective solution for achieving straight teeth for you and your family.

Few are most common reasons that people pursue getting braces are to improve their appearance and smile.

1. You Have an Overbite.

2. You Have an Underbite.

3. You Have an Open bite.

4. You Have Little Teeth Space.

5. You Have Too Much Teeth Space.

Types of Braces

There are several different types of dental braces to correct severe alignment issues and that can be used to correct your bite or smile.

Traditional Metal Braces — Traditional metal braces are the most common type of braces and best option for aligning your smile and improving dental health.

Ceramic Braces — Ceramic braces, also known as clear braces, are used to correct the same dental issues as metal braces and invisible aligners.

Invisalign — Invisalign is a revolutionary orthodontic option to help correct crooked teeth faster than traditional braces.

Braces on Teeth

Dental braces are used to correct crowded or crooked teeth and help position them with regard to a person’s bite. Braces are your best option to correct crooked teeth and create a healthy and visually pleasing alignment.

There are several types of orthodontic treatment options to help you choose which braces are best for you or your child. Whether you are in need of traditional, clear, ceramic braces or Invisalign, Consult Naba Dental orthodontist today to learn more!

Most orthodontic problems can be successfully treated using braces and it enhances your oral health, self-esteem, and overall quality of life through our orthodontic treatment services. Find the right kind of braces for your family at Naba Dental.
How Eating Habits Affect Your Teeth
Tags: Dentistry, Viscosity, Blockchain, Misbloc, Eating Habits

3 Eating Habits to Avoid

1. Avoid Eating Frequently

The pH level (hydrogen ion concentration) of our mouth should be around 6.5 — 7.2, but this level drops when we eat food. In other words, the mouth becomes acidic. When the pH drops to 5.5, the acids in your mouth begin to break down your enamel. This leaves space for cavity-causing bacteria to grow. Eating food too often during the day increases the likelihood of tooth decay as the environment in the oral cavity is often pushed below pH 5.5.

2. Avoid Eating Before Going to Bed

Eating late at night is not only detrimental to digestive health, but it also negatively affects dental health. People often eat small desserts or snacks late at night when they feel hungry or bored. However, they often fall asleep without brushing their teeth after their snack. The saliva secreted in the oral cavity plays a role in preventing cavities. However, we secrete 20% less saliva while we’re asleep than when we’re awake. This means that cavities can easily form while we sleep even if we only eat a very small amount of food.

3. Avoid Foods with High Viscosity

Foods with a high viscosity easily stick to our teeth. Surprisingly, that’s the reason foods high in caramel content can have a more adverse effect on your teeth than cola. Actually, because we just drink Coke it doesn’t affect our enamel that much. However, very viscous foods such as honey or caramel are likely to stick to the surface of the teeth and stay in the mouth for a long time. This leftover food is likely to become a nutrient for microorganisms in the oral cavity that can cause cavities.

If you take a look at the Cariogenic Potential Index (a concept quantified by calculating the sugar content and viscosity of food), you can see that foods that stick to your teeth (such as jam or taffy) or snacks that may remain between your teeth after chewing (like crackers) scored high on the index. This means they have a high likelihood of causing cavities.
Dental Bridge Treatment in Calgary
By: Ambiance Dental
Tags: Dentistry, Health, Dental Care, Canada, Dental

If you have missing teeth, including front teeth, a dental bridge can help restore the look and function of your teeth. It bridges the gap where the missing tooth is. The goal of this article is to help you to find out if a dental bridge in Calgary is right for you.

What are dental bridges?

If you have missing teeth, your dentist can close (or bridge) the gap in your smile with a dental bridge. A dental bridge is a false tooth (called a pontic) that is held in place by the adjacent teeth on either side of the gap. Pontics are typically made from porcelain to aesthetically blend in with your natural teeth, but they can be made with a variety of other materials including gold.

Why do I need a dental bridge?

Your teeth work together so if a tooth is missing, the nearby teeth can move into the empty space. The teeth in your opposite jaw can also move up or down toward the space. This can cause a variety of issues including:

● Bite problems

● Chewing difficulties

● Pain from the extra stress on your teeth and jaw

● Self-consciousness about the way you look or your smile

A dental bridge helps to maintain the space and integrity of your jaw structure so these issues do not occur.

What can I use instead of a dental bridge?

Some people choose partial dentures, which are removable false teeth. You take them out to clean them and store them when you are not wearing them.

You may also be a candidate for a dental implant which is a surgically implanted artificial root that goes in your jaw and has a crown placed on top of it. Your dentist can help you figure out what the best option is for you.

What are the advantages of getting a dental bridge?

A dental bridge is often the best option for our patients. This is because they can:

● Help your bite

● Prevent remaining teeth from moving out of place

● Restore your ability to chew and speak

● Restore your smile

There are many advantages to using a dental bridge to replace missing teeth with very few risk factors.

Do dental bridges have any risks or complications?

If you care for your bridge properly, it can last many years without complications. The bridge may fail if the surrounding teeth decay or if the cement deteriorates. If the bridge comes loose and the supporting teeth are still healthy and intact, your dentist may be able to re-attach it with new cement.

How much does a dental bridge cost?

A dental bridge in Calgary can range in price from $700 to $1,500 per tooth based on different factors. Your dentist can walk you through your options and provide an accurate quote based on the factors you are dealing with.

When you are considering your options for replacing missing teeth, a dental bridge is an excellent option. They are durable and last for a long time if the adjacent teeth are strong.
How Your Smile Could Improve Your Love Life
By: Meadowbrook Dentistry
Tags: Dentistry, Dating

You may have heard that a great smile can benefit different parts of your life. For one, it can have a positive impact on your career, making it easier to make a good first impression during interviews and improving the way you’re perceived by your coworkers. For another, it can give your health a boost by encouraging the production of serotonin and pain-reducing endorphins. But what you may not have heard is that a confident smile can also improve your luck when it comes to romantic endeavors. Your Plainview dentist can give you some insight into how simply smiling can make you more datable.

6 Important Ways Smiling Enhances Your Love Life

1. It Makes a Connection: A smile is like an invitation; it signals to the other person that you’re “open” and looking to get to know them better. It can also be seen as a sign of respect when you smile and look someone in the eye — which is crucial for a developing relationship.

2. It Signals Engagement: In today’s isolated culture where everyone has their eye on their phones and are less willing to make eye contact, simply smiling can show someone that they’re important to you. Thus, smiling can be the first step towards creating something new between you and your potential partner.

3. It Helps You Show a Little Part of Yourself: Smiling can create a moment of openness in vulnerability, which is a big deal in today’s culture of self-protection. Being willing to open up and show a little of your inner self can make a big difference.

4. Smiling is an Invitation: Greeting your partner with a smile is an invitation for them to join you, which can be just the thing they need after a stressful week.

5. It Can Encourage Your Partner to Smile as Well: When you smile, your partner’s mirror neurons activate, and they become inclined to smile as well. This creates a positive atmosphere and a feeling of hope, which is a boon for an ongoing relationship.

6. Smiling Can Build Confidence: Showing a potential romantic partner a smile can project confidence, which can help them feel more comfortable about pursuing a relationship with you.

What If You’re Not Happy with Your Smile?

In order to reap the benefits of smiling, you have to be confident enough to show off your teeth at any time. But if you don’t like the way your teeth look in the mirror, you may feel reluctant about smiling. So if you want to improve your prospects on the dating scene, you may want to consider giving your grin a cosmetic makeover. This could mean covering cracks with veneers, hiding small imperfections with direct bonding, getting rid of stains with teeth whitening, or straightening your teeth with Invisalign®. Your dentist can give you a specific recommendation for cosmetic treatment once you let them know what you want.

Once you have a smile you can be proud of, you’ll find that it’s much easier to approach dates with confidence, and that can make for a more pleasant experience for everyone. Never underestimate the power of a smile when it comes to your love life!
The Steps to Closing Your Dental Practice
By: Viper Equity Partners
Tags: Dentistry, Dentist

It can be challenging to close a business for emotional and financial reasons. A dental practice that is not practical may eat into retirement savings or create debt. Before selling a dental practice, a clear plan is necessary.

Notify the Patients

Before closing, a dentist should try to notify all patients in advance. This can be done in a letter or community announcement. Ideally, patients should be notified approximately 30 to 60 days before the office is closed.

Future appointments can still be scheduled, but new patients are discouraged. Starting a new ongoing treatment is also not advised during the last two months of business. For patients who still need ongoing treatment, finding another dentist for them is recommended.

Patient transfers usually require specific information. A new care provider will need dental records that can only be obtained with the patient’s permission.

Resell Dental Equipment

Dental equipment can be sold depending on the circumstance. The value of this equipment is assessed by a professional appraiser or reputable dental supplier. Independent estimations are recommended for a second opinion. The American Dental Association provides a directory of appraisers and brokers.

New and international dentists will frequently purchase the equipment at a discounted rate. For potential tax credit, dentists can also donate equipment. Instruments that patients have used must be adequately disinfected before donating or selling to others.

Destroy Old Records

State retention laws dictate how patient records should be handled. Depending on location, the Statute of Limitation may vary. Shredding is one of the most popular ways to destroy patient information for all patient records securely.

Recycling paper does not provide the same type of privacy. This information could be found by paper sorters or other recycling center employees. Confidentiality is a high priority in any medical practice and needs to be respected by all doctors.

Tie Up Loose Ends

Before selling or closing a business, staff should be told approximately 90 days ahead of schedule. Depending on the state, this may be a legal requirement. The staff is more likely to stay until the last day by offering pay incentives.

Another issue arises when patients have outstanding debt. Collecting payments from prior patients is much more difficult than settling bills before the practice is closed.

For large dental bills, an outside collection agency may be necessary. This can be due to long payment plans or costly procedures. Significant debt should be documented.

When a dental practice shuts down, this can be a drastic change for employees, owners, and patients. Regardless of the reason, closing or selling a business can bring uncertainty. By constructing a clear plan, dentists and patients can move forward.
Methods Used In The Management Of Dental Anxiety
By: Dr Nenad Dordevic
Tags: Dentistry, Dental Fear, Dentist, Blog, Dental Anxiety

Methods Used In The Management Of Dental Anxiety

The reasons for dental phobia are multifactorial and therefore there is no “one-stop solution” for management which will work for each and every patient.

Time and careful planning needs to go into the dental surgery environment, a relevant evaluation of the patient to identify their reason and level of anxiety are the essential elements to enable the dentist in deciding a proper treatment plan.

Broadly speaking dental anxiety can be managed by psychotherapeutic techniques, pharmacological agents using either sedation or general anesthesia , or a combination of both, depending on the patient. Non-pharmacological methods must always be used first and are extremely effective for 95% of nervous patients.

Because each patient is different and anxiety disorders can be triggered by even the most normal situations such as ringing up the practice to make an appointment, this means if you as a practice are gearing up to treat more nervous patients more effectively you need to look into every aspect of your practice, starting off with the dental practice environment.

The dental treatment environmental ambience does play a significant role in allaying or conversely escalating a patient’s dental fear and anxiety. The correct environment and behaviour of staff is the first step which ensures nervous patients can start their journey on the right footing. This results in better oral health and regular attendance.

Furthermore, if an emergency dental problem does arise, the patient is more likely not to delay and will seek to see the dentist immediately which in turn leads to sorting out the problem more conservatively and more quickly which in turn bodes well for future care and attendances.
Quicdent Is One of the Best On-Demand Dental Jobs Platform for iOS and Android
By: Tech News
Tags: Dentistry, Apps, Jobs, Dentist, Dental

The app uses advanced algorithm to connect dental professionals with dental offices looking for short term jobs.

Quicdent was introduced here already as the business platform for dental professionals and dental offices to match. Because we really liked this app and all that it offers for dental pros to match with dental offices in need of temporary help, we are pronouncing it as our Business App of the Month.

General Intro

Developed for Android and IOS users, this business app offers on-demand dental jobs, matching dental professionals with dental offices looking for temporary help. It’s easy to use, user-friendly, and intuitive, with advanced algorithms to match dental professionals with dental offices. It has a web and mobile platform available.

App’s Features

This on-demand business platform is designed especially for dental professionals that look to connect with dental offices in need of help. Dental professionals with the help of this app will be able to earn additional income. Review, accept, and decline extra shifts through this on-demand app.

The app cuts the middle man and helps both dental professionals find a temporary job and earn more per booking and dental offices to save big on booking fees. On this app, you can manage your appointments with ease. All the details about the job are available for you to make a decision before accepting or declining. Get matched and earn, all through this app. It’s the future of temp agencies.

Download the app on Google Play and App Store to get matched with dental offices for temporary jobs!

App Store Download Link: Quicdent

Google Play Download Link: Quicdent
Is it OK to use a Water flosser everyday
By: Yang Chun
Tags: Dentistry, Water, Esmile, Badbreath, Electric Oral Irrigator

Studies have confirmed that Water flosser is good for oral health. A 2013 study by the National Institutes of Health concluded that compared with flossing, best water flosser and brushing remove more plaque from the surface of teeth. The American Association of Dental Hygienists recommends the use of water flosser teeth cleaning.

How often should I use water floss?

Flossing is usually a forgotten task, even if you remember to brush your teeth twice a day. Although surprisingly, more than half of American men brush their teeth twice a day, while women do not lead too much. Only 56.8% of American women brush their teeth twice a day.

So we now know that whether you choose to use dental floss or rechargeable water flosser, experts recommend using dental floss every day, but since everyone’s mouth is different, you may need to adjust it slightly. The benefits of using dental floss multiple times a day to remove stubborn food residues will outweigh the risk of overusing dental floss once. Or, if one day you have to floss harder to remove food, you may want to relax a bit, or wait a day or two before flossing the next time to prevent injury or damage to your gums.

How many times a day should you use a water flosser?

So, let’s get back to the question at hand, how many times a day should you use a electric oral irrigator?

Well, this is a slightly difficult question to answer because it’s really hard to fix a specific number.

Honestly, you could be using it a hundred times if you wanted to, but that wouldn’t exactly be the brightest idea of ​​them all.

However, it is generally accepted that you should use water flosser at least once every single day.

What is really recommended is that you use it twice a day, ideally after brushing.