Problem: Article: While it's fun to go see dolphins up close doing tricks, these parks separate baby dolphins from their mothers, keep them enclosed in tanks, feed them drugs, and force them to breed at exceptionally young ages. They've also been accused of unsafe work environments for humans and dolphins alike, making parks like SeaWorld dangerous and unethical. Don't support them. The biggest thing you can contribute to the cause of dolphins is your voice. If you care about keeping dolphins safe, shout it from the rooftops and learn everything you can about the dangers that face the dolphin population in your area. Subscribe to dolphin watch organizations to keep up-to-date on current efforts and legislation that you could contribute to and encourage others to participate in. BlueVoice is an ocean conservation organization that works to save dolphins and whales, specifically by tracking and fighting dolphin hunts in Japan and Peru. You can join BlueVoice by signing up here. Devote a considerable amount of your social media presence to dolphin causes and making others aware of what's going on in the oceans. The more people know what to avoid and are aware of the threat that dolphins face, the more changes can be made. . In the 1970s, the government passed a bill designed to keep dolphins and other marine mammals safe, but it wasn't until the mid-80s that stronger guidelines were put in place, specifically related to tuna fishing. The impact of these regulations made a huge difference then, in the short term, but little has been done in the decades since. It's time to revisit the issue, so you should let your representative know you mean business. Get in touch immediately. Most communications happen online, so you can usually visit your senatorial or congressional representative's website to learn more about how to get in touch directly. Draft a letter laying out a specific plan of action and demand results, or deny your vote during the next election cycle. Changes specifically need to take into account the commercial and industrial pollutants and the way these contribute to the deaths of marine mammals. Lots of organizations are already in place, fighting the good fight against pollution and ocean injustice. They're often in dire financial straights, however, making any assistance you can offer extremely valuable. This is an especially great way to contribute if you're busy to participate directly, but feel passionate about the cause. Organizations like the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), Greenpeace, BlueVoice, and other groups are all devoted to saving the lives of dolphins and they all would appreciate financial help to continue the cause. . Avoiding products and making smart purchases is a good step for you to take alongevery single person makes a differencebut if you can rally the troops and make a more significant impact with larger numbers, your contribution will be much greater. Try to work on changing your own household first, getting everyone you live with to contribute to the proper consumer choices, then start holding open meetings at a community center or church to share what you know and get others on board. Getting in touch and spreading the word with letters to your local paper, sharing links on social media, and even making up posters can do a lot to share your message and let people know how they can make a difference. . If you've got a growing group of like-minded people concerned about the plight of the dolphins, consider starting your own activist group to organize protests, boycotts, and stage information-disseminating meetings so that more and more people will become aware of the issues. The more people involved, the more the government will have to listen and make the changes necessary to take action. Media is the strongest source of defense for fighting against the threats that harm dolphins. Declare your organization with the IRS and apply for non-profit status if you grow large enough to have significant operating costs and want to start collecting donations from visitors to the site.
Summary: Boycott marine theme parks that keep dolphins in captivity. Get the word out and make it loud. Encourage your congressional leader to strengthen the Marine Mammal Protection Act Donate to marine wildlife foundations. Organize more significant boycotts in your area Start your own activist group

Problem: Article: If wisdom teeth fully erupt (come in) through the gums straight, well-spaced and positioned properly in relation to other teeth, then they often cause no pain or inflammation and don't need to be removed. It's only when they partially erupt, lack enough space, grow crooked and/or get infected that they become problematic and noticeable. Wisdom teeth don't fully erupt in everyone. Sometimes they remain completely hidden within the gums and bone, or they may only partially erupt. The American Dental Association recommends that people between 1619 years old get their wisdom teeth evaluated by a dentist. The longer your wisdom teeth stay in your mouth after the age of 18, the more developed the roots become, making them more difficult to remove if they are problematic. Even wisdom teeth that erupt normally through your gums can cause mild symptoms. Look for mild pain, a feeling of pressure, or dull throbbing in the gums near the opening of your throat or in the nearby jaw bone. Erupting teeth can irritate the sensitive tissues that make up your gums (called gingiva). The pain will be more severe if the wisdom teeth are crowded and grow crookedly they can cut into delicate gum tissues. Pain is subjective mild pain for some, might be intolerable for others. The point is, some pain can be entirely normal for erupting wisdom teeth, so give it some time (at least a few days) before seeing your dentist. Eruption of wisdom teeth is not continuous, so every three to five months you may experience the same pain for a few days. The wisdom tooth eruption influences the bone position of the other teeth so you may find that your teeth begin to shift. If the wisdom teeth are not able to erupt normally, they may become trapped or impacted within your jawbone. This increases the risk of infection (see below). The pain from erupting wisdom teeth can get worse at night if you have a habit of clenching your jaw and/or grinding your molars. Chewing gum may also aggravate the pain caused by wisdom teeth. While the pain typically goes away without professional intervention, there are a variety of ways to help ease the pain for you to try in the meantime. Wisdom teeth can also trigger redness and swelling (inflammation) in the gingiva. You may be able to feel the swollen gums with your tongue. They make it more difficult or uncomfortable to chew food while inflamed. Take a small penlight and shine it into your mouth while looking in a mirror. Wisdom teeth are the very last teeth (most posterior) in each row. Look for the top of the teeth (cusps or crown) poking through the gums and see if the tissue looks redder or swollen (called gingivitis) than other areas. The swelling usually goes away after a week or so. While looking in your mouth, you might see some blood around the protruding wisdom tooth, or your saliva may be tinged red. This is relatively uncommon, but not rare. Other causes of blood can include gum disease, canker sores or mouth trauma. You might see a "gum flap" over your erupting wisdom tooth, which is known as a pericoronal flap. This is normal and doesn't usually cause any problems. While your rear gum tissue (gingiva) is swollen, it might be difficult to open your mouth. You may need to drink fluids through a straw for a few days. You may also find it difficult to swallow. Your dentist may prescribe some anti-inflammatory medication for you to take for a few days. Lower wisdom teeth are close to your tonsils, which may swell, giving you the feeling of getting a cold or sore throat.
Summary:
Don't always expect symptoms. Look out for gum or jaw pain. Watch for redness and swelling.