Use the roof of your mouth to steady the gum in place while you work the ball shape. It doesn't have to be a perfectly circular shape, just so that the gum is a compacted wad. Move this ball of gum so that it sits right behind your front teeth. Use your tongue to flatten the ball into a small, flat circle. Use the back of your teeth to help flatten it by pushing the ball into them. Once the air pressure starts expanding the gum you can remove your tongue. The edges of your teeth will help to keep the gum in place. Keep blowing, slow and steady, as you gradually expand the gum. Keep your mouth open. Resist the urge to close your lips after removing your tongue. Keeping your mouth in an open position will give you a larger area to push air through.

Summary: Roll the gum into a ball with your tongue. Pull your tongue out of the layer of gum.

Act when the vaccine is released. There is an annual window to receive the vaccine before peak flu season, and it's only a few months. Vaccines are typically produced earlier in the year, with shipments arriving in stores a few months later, usually around July or August. Influenza can occur at any time, but most activity ranges from October to May. The zenith of the problems in the United States is from December to February. To best protect yourself against contracting the flu, get the shot before the fall. In addition, the body needs time to build immunity, so getting the vaccine before the flu season gives the body a chance to do this. There are two doses for children aged six months to eight years old, and ensuring an early delivery of the first dose allows plenty of time for the second dose. The second dose must be given at least four weeks after the first, and should be administered prior to flu season for maximum efficacy. Wait if you are moderately or severely ill. You should wait until you recover before getting flu vaccine. If you are ill, talk to your doctor or nurse about whether to reschedule the vaccination. People with a mild illness can usually get the vaccine.

Summary: Get the vaccine before peak flu season. Try to get the vaccine by October if possible. Go early for childhood vaccinations.

Immediately stop doing any activity that involves your elbow if you've just been injured. If you're not sure how you hurt your elbow, avoid all activities that cause you pain or discomfort in your elbow. Try to use the affected elbow as little as possible and avoid any movement that irritates it. Examples of activities to avoid include: Sports where you throw, catch, or hit a ball with a racket Repetitive motions, such as hammering Lifting heavy objects Supporting your bodyweight with your arms, such as doing push-ups Wrap an ice pack with a clean dish towel or paper towel and press it against your affected elbow. Hold the ice pack in place for about 10 to 15 minutes and then remove it. Allow your skin temperature to return to normal before using another ice pack. Don't apply ice to your bare skin. Doing this can cause frostbite and skin damage. If your elbow is causing you pain, you can take an over-the-counter pain reliever, such as ibuprofen, naproxen, or acetaminophen. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for how much to take and how often to take it. Do not exceed the recommended dose. If an over-the-counter pain reliever does not help, call your doctor. You may have a more severe injury, such as a ligament tear. or splint to limit your movement. It can be difficult to remember not to move your elbow in a certain way, so wearing a counter-force brace that restricts your movement can be helpful in some cases. A brace may help to reduce muscle and tendon strain at the origin of the injury. Your doctor may recommend this if the injury is causing you severe pain or if you cannot avoid using your elbow and need to restrict its movement, such as on the job or while doing household chores. A brace is most helpful in the first 6 weeks after an injury. Make sure to position the brace 610in (1525cm) from your elbow joint so it is closer to your hand than your elbow.

Summary: Stop doing the activity that caused the injury. Apply ice to the affected elbow for 15 minutes 3 to 4 times daily. Take an over-the-counter pain reliever. Wear an elbow brace

If the crack or chip in your tooth was slight, the dentist might opt to contour it. This involves shaving down and polishing the crack to make it smoother and unable to cause any cuts or abrasions. This is a simple fix that should involve minimal pain and only one visit to the dentist. If the crack has left an opening in your tooth, then your dentist will probably choose to fill it in like a cavity. This involves using a filling material -- usually silver amalgam or plastic -- to fix the crack in the tooth. The filling will prevent anything from getting stuck in the hole and will keep it from getting bigger. If the crack is large enough, the dentist may have to use a crown to repair the tooth. These are usually made of metal or ceramic, and designed to mimic the appearance and strength of a tooth. If the tooth has been badly damaged and the nerve or pulp is exposed, the dentist may have to perform a root canal to save the tooth. The dentist will thoroughly clean and disinfect the inside of the tooth to prevent infection and hopefully this can prevent extraction of the tooth. If you have a root canal, the dentist may also place a crown on the tooth afterwards to protect it. If the tooth has been severely damaged, it may have to be extracted. This is usually done when the crack in the tooth extends below the gum line and can't be reached for repair. To relieve your pain and prevent a severe infection, the best option here is to remove the tooth completely. When you have a tooth extracted, ask your dentist what your options are for replacing the extracted tooth.
Summary: Have the tooth contoured. Fill the crack in. Place a crown on your tooth. Have a root canal. Have the tooth extracted.