In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Brushing your teeth is by far the most effective way of removing plaque, and brushing properly and regularly will help to ensure that less plaque builds up over time. This is important as built-up plaque can calcify into tartar, which is a lot harder to remove. You should brush your teeth once a day at the very least, but dentists recommend brushing twice; once in the morning and once before bed. It is important to brush before bed because during night, bacterial flora becomes more active eliminating acids that are hard to neutralize because of the reduced flow of saliva. Flossing is an essential component of effective oral hygiene, though unfortunately it is often neglected. Flossing removes bacteria and food particles from between the teeth, helping to prevent the formation of plaque. It should be done once a day, at bedtime, before brushing your teeth. Floss between teeth using a gentle sawing motion, and lifting the floss along the sides of the teeth. Avoid "snapping" the floss into place, as this can irritate the delicate gum tissue. Make sure to use a clean section of floss for between each tooth, otherwise you are just moving bacteria from one part of your mouth to another. If you find dental floss awkward to use, try using a dental pick instead. This is a small wooden or plastic stick which can be inserted between the teeth, achieving the same results as flossing. Though plaque-busting mouthwashes are not effective enough to remove plaque all by themselves, when used as part of a teeth cleaning routine involving brushing and flossing, they can help to loosen plaque, while giving you minty-fresh breath in the process. Chlorhexidine digluconate is the most effective mouthwash against any type of oral bacteria, but it should not be used for more than two weeks in a row. The bacteria found in plaque thrive on sugary and starchy foods. In fact, every time you eat these kinds of foods, the bacteria release an acid which leads to tooth decay and cavities. To avoid this, try to minimize your consumption of these types of processed foods and pay special attention to your brushing and flossing routine if you decide to indulge. Even if you implement the most rigorous oral hygiene routine at home, you can still benefit from a visit to the dentist every six months or so. Only a dentist can give you the thorough, professional cleaning which will remove the most hard-to-reach plaque and stubborn tartar.
Summary: Brush your teeth twice daily. Floss between your teeth. Use a mouthwash that targets plaque. Avoid sugary and starchy foods. Get regular, professional cleanings.

Washing the scallions before freezing them is especially important if they're fresh from your garden. Fill a large bowl with the water and vinegar and place the scallions in it. Let them soak for a few minutes before you rinse them off in the sink. That way they'll be ready to use when you take them out of the freezer. Lay the scallions flat on a cutting board and cut off the roots with a sharp knife. The roots are the white parts at the ends of the stalks. Then, bring the knife from one end of the stalks to the other, making swift cuts through the scallions every .25 inches (0.64cm) or so. Use a baking sheet that can fit in your freezer. Line it with parchment paper so the scallions don't stick to the metal. Freezing the scallions on a baking sheet first will prevent them from clumping together in the freezer. After 3 hours, remove the baking sheet. It's OK if they're not completely frozen yet. Open the bag and use a spatula to slide the scallion pieces off the baking sheet and into the bag. Once all the scallions are in the bag, use your hands to press excess air out from the bag and then seal it. Write the date on the plastic bag so you know how long the scallions have been frozen for. If you don't have a sealable freezer bag, put the scallions in an empty water bottle with the cap on instead. Frozen scallions lose their crunchy texture, so avoid putting them on salads or other recipes without cooking them first. To use your frozen scallions, simply remove them from the freezer bag and add them to the dish you're cooking. Frozen scallions can last up to a year in the freezer.
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One-sentence summary -- Soak the scallions in 5 parts water and 1 part white vinegar, then rinse. Chop the scallions into small pieces. Spread the chopped scallions on a small, lined baking sheet. Put the baking sheet in the freezer for 3 hours. Transfer the scallions into a sealable freezer bag. Freeze the scallions until you're ready to cook with them.

Q: Make sure the fire is completely out before taking from it. Check the ashes and pick out any bits of plastic or garbage that might have fallen into the fire. The water should come halfway up the height of the bottle so that it boils quickly. You might need a larger pot if the bottle is tall or oddly shaped. Do this gradually. Leave the bottle in the water to simmer for 30 minutes. Once cooled, wash out the ashes under cold running water. Rinse it out two or three times to make sure there are no wet ashes left in the bottle. Leave it to air dry after rinsing out the soapy water.
A: Fill the oily bottle with fine ashes from a spent fire. Place the bottle into a pan of cold water. Heat the water until it boils. Turn off the heat and leave the bottle to cool. Wash the de-oiled bottle in hot soapy water.

Problem: Article: You can find coatings specifically made for this purpose. The idea is they taste bad, and then your horse doesn't want to crib on that surface. Another option is hot sauce from the grocery store. Use a paintbrush to add a thick coating to the items, and then let it dry. Look online or at your favorite equine store for bad-tasting coatings. You could also try non-toxic soap. Place the collar just behind the horse's jaw, and tighten it around the neck. This collar won't affect the horse's eating or drinking, but it's just tight enough to prevent it from cribbing. Generally, horses don't seem to find these collars uncomfortable. However, you should check under your horse's collar often. The horse can develop lesions due to how tight it has to be prevent cribbing. Take the collar off when your horse is exercising. This option fits over your horse's mouth, allowing it to still eat and drink but blocking it from cribbing with a metal bar. While these also don't seem to be uncomfortable for the horse, they may not be as comfortable as wearing a cribbing collar. Cribbing rings prevent the practice by not allowing the horse to make contact between its teeth and the object it is cribbing. The ring is inserted around the front teeth, but it can fall out easily. It may slightly inhibit your horse's ability to graze. Your vet should put the cribbing ring in. While this board won't stop your horse from cribbing, it does allow your horse to do it a little more safely. This can be a solution if you simply can't stop your horse from cribbing. You may need to discourage your horse from using other boards in the area by using a bad-tasting coating.
Summary:
Apply a bad-tasting coating to the objects your horse cribs to discourage the behavior. Use a tightly applied cribbing collar for an easy solution. Put a cribbing muzzle on your horse if a cribbing collar doesn't work. Try a cribbing ring around your horse's teeth if other options are unsuccessful. Cover a board with rubber for your horse to use for cribbing.