Problem: Article: If your dentist recommends using bleaching trays, avoid buying a kit with "one size fits all" trays. These trays are likely to be bigger than your teeth, meaning the bleach will be pressed against your gums, causing sensitivity or irritation. Instead, opt for custom-fitted trays. Your dentist can make these for you, and there are also kits in which you make a mold of your mouth, send it to a lab, and receive custom trays back. Whitening strips are often much larger than your teeth and therefore end up depositing whitening gel onto your gums, causing pain or sensitivity. Before using whitening strips, hold them up to your teeth to determine how well they fit. If necessary, use a sharp pair of scissors to trim off the excess material. If you have sensitive gums, you may want to use a desensitizing gel before a whitening treatment. Ask your dentist for a recommendation, then apply the product as directed. In general, you will spread a light layer of this desensitizing gel over your gums a few minutes before each whitening treatment to protect them from the bleach. After you put in the bleaching trays or apply the whitening strips, use a tissue to wipe off the excess gel from your gums. This prevents the bleach from irritating your gums and protects them from the minor chemical burns that cause discomfort. If necessary, you can reapply the desensitizing gel with a cotton swab if you wiped it off along with the excess whitening gel or bleach. Don't leave the whitening strips on or the bleaching trays in for a longer period of time than the directions suggest, as this can lead to pain or sensitivity. It also will not help get your teeth whiter. Follow the directions carefully, and remove the strips or trays after the recommended amount of time. You can repeat the treatment the following day to whiten your teeth even more, if desired.
Summary: Select custom-fitted trays if applicable. Trim whitening strips to fit your teeth if necessary. Apply a desensitizing gel to your gums before whitening your teeth. Remove excess whitening gel or bleach from your gums. Leave the strips on or trays in for the recommended amount of time only.

Problem: Article: Dogs are sensitive to hot water just like you are. Check the water temperature before you bathe your dog. It should be warm, but not hot. Water that's too cold can give your dog a chill, which is especially dangerous for puppies. If you're bathing in a sink or tub, fill it to about your dog's knees with warm water.
Summary: Get the temperature right.

Problem: Article: Place your front foot on the board just behind the nose and push off against the ground with your back foot. Give yourself three or four strong pushes to get moving at a decent speed. Set your back foot on the board. You should now be cruising along, aimed straight ahead. It's recommended that you get comfortable with the basics of skateboarding before attempting to learn how to turn. Strap up with the proper protective geara helmet, wrist guards and knee and elbow padsto safeguard yourself against scrapes, bruises and more serious injuries. If you find that it's difficult to perform leaning turns on your board, it may be because your trucks are too tight. Use a crescent or socket wrench to take a little tension out of the nut that secures and tightens the trucks. This will enhance their range and ease of motion, allowing you to glide into turns effortlessly. Looser trucks will make leaning turns easier, but will reduce the overall stability of the board, as the deck will be able to move around more freely of the wheels. Play around with different levels of tightness in the trucks to strike the right balance between stability and ease of movement.
Summary: Push off and start riding. Adjust your board to make turning easier.

Problem: Article: Sometimes a dog has behavioral problems beyond a lack of training. If a week of consistent elimination training fails to help you and your dog, it is time to consider other solutions. Older dogs often just can't hold their waste as long, regardless of how well they are trained, and you may need to make accommodations to help your dog avoid accidents. Let your dog out more often when you're home and pay attention to cues that she needs to go. In addition, consider the following options: If you have a secure yard, think about installing a doggie door so your dog can let herself out. Hire a dog walker or make arrangements with a trusted neighbor to come over and give your dog mid-day relief breaks. Provide piddle pads in a set location for your dog to use if she cannot wait until you get home. If you are having trouble identifying why your dog is still eliminating in the house, a consultation with a pet behavior specialist can be extremely helpful for diagnosing and treating the problem. Ask your vet or other dog-owners in your area for a recommendation. If you suspect that your dog is eliminating in the house due to anxiety or unpreventable stress, ask your vet if anxiety medication might be right for your dog. Medication, when used in conjunction with behavioral therapy and modifications to the dog's environment, will often help
Summary:
Recognize when more intervention is needed. Understand that older dogs often need to eliminate more often. Consult with a pet behavior specialist. Ask your vet about anxiety medication.