Q: For the first 24 48 hours after treatment your teeth will feel very sensitive, regardless of your previous dental history. It is best to avoid drinks that are either too hot or too cold. Try to drink and eat foods at room temperature. For example, instead of eating ice cream you might try some room temperature gelatin. Even if you feel no pain after your procedure, it is best to be cautious and avoid exposing your teeth to extreme temperatures. It is good if you can avoid acidic foods and drinks as well. Soft drinks and citrus juices can irritate and inflame a healing mouth. You should also avoid smoking and drinking or eating colored foods, so as not to stain the enamel, which is very vulnerable for the first 48 hours. It is always advisable to use a soft-bristled brush on your teeth before and after whitening procedures. Brush in a gentle circular motion. The soft bristles will clean your teeth without irritating the surface of your teeth. You will want to wait 30 minutes to an hour after your treatment before brushing your teeth. In the meantime, you can rinse your mouth out with water, if desired. When rinsing and brushing, use lukewarm water to minimize your discomfort. If you are not comfortable brushing, you can place some toothpaste on a cotton swab and apply a thin layer to your teeth before going to bed. This will give you the benefit of fluoride without the irritation. Particular brands of toothpaste and mouthwashes contain varying degrees of fluoride. It is believed that fluoride helps to block the pain signals from your oral nerves, leading to less sensitivity. If you use fluoride, try not to eat anything for 30 minutes as this will give it more time to take effect. Apply a fluoride gel over your teeth for five minutes and do not swallow. This will also help to increase salivary flow for a better remineralization of the enamel. Some good examples of mouthwashes and rinses that contain fluoride include: Listerine Fluoride Defense, Fluoride Listerine, Colgate Neutrafluor and Colgate Fluorigard. Immediately after your treatment, pull out your pack of sugar-free gum. Begin chewing a single piece at a time. Every 10 minutes spit out the chewed piece and begin working on a new one. Do this until you go through the whole pack. This cycle is believed to lessen tooth sensitivity after whitening treatments. Avoid this method if you have stomach problems or if you did not eat anything. Mastication (chewing) influences the release of the gastric acid in your stomach, increasing the risk of ulcers. It is generally okay to have one to two tray-based or dental office whitening procedures per year. Any more than that can compromise the integrity of your teeth and will increase sensitivity. Try to consider whitening as a serious procedure and not a regular part of your dental routine. If you are using whitening toothpastes or strips at home, try to cut back to every other day. This will give your teeth more time to recover in between treatments. If your teeth continue to bother you more than 48 hours after your procedure, it's a good idea to make a dental appointment. Your dentist will take a close look at your teeth to determine whether the whitening amped up your sensitivity or if there is another underlying issue, such as a cavity. When you visit your dentist it may be helpful to bring along the packaging or the actual strips/toothpaste that you use to whiten at home. Your dentist may be able to recommend a better alternative.
A: Avoid hot and cold drinks. Brush your teeth with a soft-bristled toothbrush. Use products that contain fluoride to remineralize the teeth. Chew a pack of sugar-free gum. Give your teeth a break between whitening treatments. Visit your dentist if the sensitivity persists.

Q: You should be able to make 12 breadsticks. If you were able to get more than 12 from your dough, you can bake them in another pan.
A: Lightly knead the dough for a few minutes. Roll out the dough using a rolling pin until you reach your desired thickness. Use a pizza cutter or a knife to cut 1 1/2" wide strips of the dough. Place a wax paper into the baking sheet. Arrange the breadsticks into the baking sheet. Dip the brush into the butter and gently spread it in each breadsticks Coat each side. Pour the cinnamon mixture over the breadsticks. Allow the breadstick dough to rise for about 20 minutes at room temperature. Bake the cinnamon breadsticks for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove them from the oven and allow them to cool for 10 minutes.

Q: Some of the best resources for healthy recipe ideas are food websites and blogs. If you are trying to find ways to prepare spinach, for example, do an online search of spinach and feta recipes or spinach and pasta recipes. Focus on pairing foods you enjoy with foods you may not like as much, but want to integrate into your diet. Some blogs even specialize in creating recipes that replicate indulgent or comfort foods using healthy ingredients. Butternut squash mac and cheese and chocolate cake made with a banana base are common examples. It's important to always create a list of ingredients before you go to the grocery store to shop for your meals. This way, you are less likely to gravitate to only foods you enjoy eating and can pick up items that contribute to recipes and meals. Try to balance your list with equal proportions of foods you like and healthier foods. Try to look for pairings that will work together, such as mashed potatoes and lean, skinless chicken. Look up recipes in advance so that you know what ingredients you need. This can help you avoid straying and picking out unbalanced foods while you shop. Part of trying to maintain a healthy diet when you are a picky eater is getting your hands on the ingredients and trying to create meals in your kitchen. Making your own meals also means you will be able to decide what going into each dish, and push yourself to add new ingredients or prepare ingredients in a different way. When going out to restaurants, it can be easy to fall back on standard orders with little added nutritional value because you are not in control of the preparation. Eating at home allows you to make healthier choices while still eating foods you like. If you experience a time crunch during the week that keeps you from making your own meals, you may want to designate a few hours on the weekend for meal prep, where you prepare meals for the week that simply need to be heated and served day-of.
A: Look online for recipe ideas. Shop with a list. Make your own meals whenever possible.

Q: Tap a location on the map or search for one by typing your destination's name or address in the search bar at the top. It's the blue button on the bottom-right of the screen. It's the icon with three horizontal dots on the top-right of the screen. It's near the bottom of the pop-up menu next to the icon that resembles slider bars. The knob will move to the right and turn blue when the switch is on. These options will avoid highways, toll roads, and ferries.
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Select a destination on the map. Tap Directions. Tap . Tap Route options. Tap to switches for each item you want to avoid to the 'ON' position.