They have been shown to significantly reduce stains on teeth more effectively than a manual brush. However, do not brush your teeth more than three times per day because this can be abrasive to your tooth enamel. Dentists use abrasive agents, dental picks and polishing paste or air polishing powder to remove stains. Some of the yellowing or browning of teeth may be caused by tartar, which is only effectively removed with deep dental cleaning and scaling. Doctors suggest a cleaning every six months to remove stains and protect teeth and gums. The main culprits are coffee, tea, juices, soft drinks and sports drinks. If you must drink them use a straw. Rinse your mouth with water or brush your teeth about 10 minutes after drinking these beverages if you continue to drink them daily, or they will counteract the work you are doing to whiten teeth. Also, avoid smoking, which can cause permanent staining. Mix two tsp. of baking soda with enough water to form a paste. Dip a manual toothbrush in the paste and brush it in a circular motion on all your teeth surfaces, including the interior ones. Dip the toothbrush in the paste several times throughout the process. Repeat this method at least once a week, or up to three times per week, but not for more than four weeks in a row. Be aware that it is important to avoid this treatment if you suffer from enamel hypoplasia, so check with your dentist before starting this home treatment. You can also replace the water with lemon juice for extra whitening power. Rinse your mouth afterward to get rid of residual acid, which can cause sensitivity.
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One-sentence summary -- Purchase a rotating/oscillating toothbrush in place of a regular toothbrush. Schedule a dental cleaning. Limit your intake of foods that stain. Make an all natural cleaning and whitening paste with baking soda.

You don't have to spend a fortune to have great hair. Wash your hair every 1-2 days, have it trimmed regularly by a professional, and use a deep-conditioning treatment once a month if your hair feels dry. Choose simple hairstyles, like a bun or down in loose waves. Teenagers need 8-10 hours of sleep every night. Getting enough sleep will make your skin look bright and fresh and will keep you from having dark circles under your eyes. Having good skin will help you look more wealthy. Rich people often have a pearly white smile. Get the same look by making a priority out of your oral health. Brush your teeth at least twice a day, floss every day, and use mouthwash to keep your breath fresh. Rich teenagers can afford to have their teeth professionally whitened, but you can get the same look by whitening your teeth at home. Use white strips once a week, plus brush daily with a whitening toothpaste for a pearly-white smile. If your teeth are very sensitive or have decay, you should not use whiteners. Try adding baking soda to your toothbrush when you brush your teeth instead. A light spritz of perfume or cologne can make you smell nice all day. However, too much of a scent can be overwhelming to other people, and can even cause them to have headaches. Keep moderation in mind when you apply a fragrance. Dirty, jagged fingernails are a sign of poor hygiene. Luckily, you don't have to get a manicure once a week to have nice nails. Wash beneath your fingernails when you take a shower, and keep them clipped or filed neatly. If you polish them, choose neutral shades and reapply the polish when it starts to chip. Rich teenagers usually don't wear a ton of makeup. Keep it simple with a moisturizing foundation, mascara, blush, and a neutral lipstick or lip gloss. It's okay to experiment with different makeup looks to find what looks best on you, but your focus should be on simplicity.
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One-sentence summary -- Keep your hair neat. Get 8-10 hours of sleep every night. Make a habit out of good dental hygiene. Spritz on a little perfume or cologne before you leave the house. Keep your fingernails neat. Apply light makeup if you wear it at all.

Probably the easiest way to get rid of a skin tag is to ask your doctor to remove it. This can be done quickly, right in the doctor's office. The doctor will first clean around the tag with some alcohol, then use a sterilized scissors or scalpel to snip it away. Small tags will be removed without an anesthetic, and will be no more painful than a mosquito bite. If you have a large tag or multiple tags in the same area, the doctor may apply a numbing cream or use a local anesthetic before removing. The skin tag may bleed a little at first, but will usually heal within 24 hours. A very effective method for removing skin tags is to have them burned off with an electric cautery at the doctor's office. This will cause the skin tag to turn black and fall off almost immediately. Unfortunately, most health insurance providers consider skin tag removal to be a cosmetic procedure, so you will need to cover the cost of this treatment yourself. The exception is suspicious looking or symptomatic skin tags, which may be covered under your health care policy. Laser removal is a common and relatively painless way to remove skin tags. A dermatologist will use a concentrated laser to reduce the skin tag. Keep in mind that skin tags are completely harmless and it is not necessary to remove them for health reasons. If the skin tag on your neck is small and not causing you any irritation, you should consider simply leaving it alone.
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One-sentence summary -- Have the skin tag surgically removed. Get the skin tag cauterized. Get the skin tag removed with a laser treatment. Leave the skin tag alone.

You will have plenty of time from when you first know that a new baby is coming until the baby actually arrives, so use it to ease the transition. Try a few of the following ideas: Explain the kinds of things that will happen before, when, and after the baby is born over and over so that your child is prepared for what can be confusing times. But leave a little room for the unexpected, e.g., a baby who has to stay in the hospital for a few days or weeks. Avoid giving your child the idea that the baby will be "someone to play with" or "your best friend" right away - the younger your child is, the more crucial this is. Make sure your child understands that for weeks the new baby will only sleep, eat, look around, poop, pee, and cry. Be especially clear about the crying, i.e., explicitly tell your child that some babies cry a lot and that this is NOT the older child's fault or responsibility. Get a baby doll and have your child practice taking care of the "baby." Allow your child to come with you to prenatal appointments to listen to the baby's heartbeat. Take them to an ultrasound appointment. If you have a good friendly OB, CNP, or midwife, see if he or she will let your child "help" in some way. Consider allowing your older child(ren) a say in naming the baby. This can be done by providing a list of names you wouldn't mind the baby having as a first or middle name and letting them choose the ones they really like. Ask for their input in designing and putting together the nursery. If this would work for you and your family, see if your child(ren) can attend the birth itself. Read stories to your child about new babies that provide realistic descriptions about how new babies act and positive models for how older siblings should behave. Stay away from books that paint an unrealistically rosy picture or that make ambivalent feelings seem unacceptable. Above all, keep all of this preparation brief, light-hearted and casual. Going on and on about it will bore some children and make others feel more anxious than prepared. Using age-appropriate and positive words, tell your child about his or her birth and what made it special. This will reassure your child of his or her importance to you, and help to make it clear why you're so excited about the new baby.
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Involve your older children in the pregnancy process. Remind your child that he or she was a new baby once.