Article: First, your doctor will look at your tooth and may tap on it with a dental tool. They'll look for signs of tooth damage in the affected tooth and the teeth around it. Then, they'll likely take X-rays of your tooth to help make a proper diagnosis. Your doctor may decide not to do an X-ray if they can see the cause of your toothache without it. However, the X-ray will help them understand how to best treat your tooth. Getting a dental X-ray is a simple, painless procedure. Your doctor will explain exactly what is wrong with your tooth, then they'll tell you the best ways to treat it. Typically, your dentist will treat your toothache in 1 of the following ways: If you have a cavity, they will remove the decayed part of your tooth and put in a filling. If an existing filling is loose, they'll replace the filling. If your tooth has broken, they may put in a filling or a crown. In some cases, you may need a root canal before your new crown can be seated.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Get a physical exam and X-ray to determine the cause of your toothache. Discuss your treatment options so you can get relief.
Article: When you're not confident and a bit nervous, your voice tends to stay in a higher register. It's not always easy to detect when it's happening. Make a conscious effort to keep your voice a bit lower, whether you notice that you speak in a high voice or not. If you know you feel uncomfortable, pay attention to how your voice changes. Lower the pitch of your voice, in addition to the volume if that's an issue for you. In other words, speak up! This will tell others that you view your voice as worthy of being heard. And then they'll be more likely to follow suit, thinking the same. Much like how our voices raise when we're nervous, they tend to speed up, too. So the next time you're in front of class giving a presentation, slow down. Slow way down. Slow down to the point where you think you're going too slow odds are then you're doing it just right. This technique is also known as "slow talk." You can practice it by reading out loud to yourself. An unconfident person wants the moment to pass as quickly as possible and get over it hence why they speed up in the first place. To fake confidence, slow down, giving off the impression that you're comfortable basking in the spotlight. Confident people are more likely to be assertive and use "I" statements. Instead of "You make me angry," which is quite passive, a confident person might say, "I am angry with you," which is much more direct and cutting. To feign confidence, talk about yourself. No one else is going to! It's nice to ask questions about those around you, definitely. Everyone appreciates a good listener. But you've got to be an active part of the conversation, too, by speaking. If something comes up that you can relate to, talk about your experiences with it. The person you're talking to just saw your favorite movie? Instead of, "Oh, what a great movie!" you might say, "I love that movie! It's my favorite. I just saw it for the umpteenth time last...." Being negative, nagging, and spreading gossip about other people indicates a lack of confidence. Instead, work on saying positive things about other people and avoiding gossip. People who feel good show it through their positive actions and words. Try to put a positive spin on things whenever possible. Instead of, "Oh, I hate Thai food," you could say, "I prefer Italian," when discussing potential dinner plans. Instead of, "Her shoes are so ugly," you'd say, "She made an interesting fashion choice, didn't she?" Have you ever been sitting with a new acquaintance or two and just started talking to get rid of that awkward feeling in your stomach? That's a pretty key sign that you're feeling nervous and not feeling too confident. Instead, embrace the silence. And that feeling? Ignore it. You might be the only one feeling it anyway. Listen more than you talk. If you hog the spotlight, instead of people thinking you're the big cheese, you'll probably just come off as irritating and needy. Instead, relax. Take a step back. A person who's confident doesn't need the spotlight or the attention all the time. Let others take the heat once in a while.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Lower your voice. Speak more slowly. Use "I" statements. Speak positively and avoid gossip. Don't ramble.
Article: Go with a bank with whom you already have a relationship. If you have a checking or savings account or other credit accounts with this institution, they already know you and understand your credit history, spending habits, and income sources. Your excellent credit and your previous relationship with the bank may qualify you for a low-interest rate. Don't hesitate to shop around with other banks in order to find the best interest rate. Call the bank and ask a loan representative what credit scores the bank requires to get the best rates. Online lenders tend to cater to low-credit borrowers. Also, since their operating costs are lower than a brick and mortar financial institution, they may offer you better interest rates. Online lending marketplaces are also called peer to peer lenders (P2PL). Examples are Lending Club and Prosper. The interest rate they offer will still be based on your credit score. Again, the higher your credit score, the lower your interest rate will be. If you have lower credit, don't be tempted by lenders who guarantee you a loan despite your credit score. Only consider reputable, state-licensed financial institutions with no history of lawsuits. Also, view their ratings with the Better Business Bureau. Avoid payday loans at all costs. They are designed to keep you in an unending cycle of debt. Don't fall for advanced fee loan scams. These are lenders that ask you for an insurance fee up front before sending your loan money. This is known as rate shopping. It means applying for a number of loans in order to find the best rate. If you apply for several similar loans at the same time, the credit industry recognizes that you are rate shopping and batches all of the loan applications together. This means that your credit score won't suffer from applying for too many loans.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Apply for a loan from a major bank or credit union if you have great credit. Apply with an online lender if you have a lower credit score. Protect yourself from disreputable lenders. Shop around for the best interest rates.