Once plaque has hardened into tartar, it's almost impossible to remove just by brushing or flossing. Get a cleaning every six months at the dentist to make sure all traces of plaque get regularly removed. As long as plaque remains on your teeth, your gums may stay inflamed with gingivitis. If you see your dentist while you have gingivitis, he or she will do a thorough cleaning and recommend an effective hygiene plan for you to follow at home. Since gingivitis clears up with proper hygiene, no drugs or other treatments are administered. As stated above, dentists will be able to prescribe a daily hygiene routine to keep your gingivitis from coming back. It is critical that you practice the dentist's recommendations routinely in order to keep a clean, healthy mouth between dental visits. In some cases, a dental fitting in your mouth, such as a cap or a permanent retainer, may be preventing you from cleaning your teeth and gums effectively. Talk to your dentist about tools you can use to clean your mouth and prevent gingivitis. With dental care, it is critical that keep a consistent routine and pattern to ward off bacteria and plaque that cause gingivitis. Make sure you schedule and keep all appointments with the dentists, even if just for routine checkups. A quick cleaning or brief examination of your teeth and gums can help to stop problems before they even start. Smoking increases your risk of gum disease, including gingivitis. As with so many other health related issues that are exacerbated by smoking, if you want to take serious steps to correct the problem, you need to quit smoking first. If possible, cut back on smoking or eliminate it entirely. Other tobacco products like dip and chew are equally harmful to your gums. Quit chewing tobacco as soon as possible to cure gingivitis and other mouth ailments. When you do smoke or chew, brush your teeth immediately afterward to help prevent gingivitis from coming back.

Summary: See your dentist for regular cleanings. See your dentist for gingivitis. Follow your dentist's regimen. Return for checkups. Stop smoking.

Cancer men are usually intuitively aware of how sensitive they are, so they know they can be hurt if they get involved with the wrong people. It might take some time before he opens up to you, but if you're consistent enough with your affections, he should drop his guard eventually. His need for emotional security can be pretty strong, so he will need to sense a certain degree of emotion from you before he can let himself feel the same way. Once he feels certain of your feelings, though, he's more likely to be free and honest with his own. If he fits the mold, your Cancer man will be fairly family-oriented. Talk about your family and encourage him to talk about his. If he senses a shared appreciation for family, his affection for you may grow. His idea of family might be broader than yours and can include aunts, uncles, cousins, and other distant relatives. Some Cancer men may even take things a little too far and dote on their family members more than necessary. If he gets along well with your family, though, he may also come to love them as his own. Due in part to his love of family, the Cancer male thrives in a warm, cozy environment. It nurtures his spirit and opens his heart. Creating that environment for the Cancer man in your life can encourage him to open his heart to you. Welcome him into your home and show an interest in being a part of his. Spend time with him at home and indulge in plenty of one-on-one time. One interest that most Cancer men share is an appreciation for nature. When you spend a day or evening together, consider going to some spot that will allow the two of you to appreciate nature at its finest. Dragging him to a place he will love demonstrates a highly appealing level of consideration. A weekend camping trip will probably mean more to him than a weekend getaway to a big city. Parks and other locations with scenic views are great for quick dates. Don't be afraid to talk about the future with him. Cancer men are successful thanks to their ability to think ahead, so they'll usually adore women who do likewise. Talk about your dreams and goals. Since most Cancer guys have no problem with commitment, discussions about your future together are usually safe, too. When your Cancer guy gives his heart to you, he will do so completely. You need to be prepared to do likewise. Before you make him fall in love with you, make sure that you can falland stayin love with him, too. Keep in mind that every guy is different, and the ideas offered here are only guidelines. You will need to pay attention to who your man is as an individual and act accordingly, regardless of whether or not he fits the Cancer profile.

Summary: Give him time. Talk about family. Create a cozy environment. Spend time in nature. Plan for the future. Commit completely. Pay attention to him as an individual.

Decide if you want an exhibition or fundraising show. Decide on the kind of performances you are looking for and if it will be a competition. Once you have decided, then you can choose the appropriate venue and staff. If the show is a competition, decide on the rewards for the winners. Make a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place with tiered awards. Consider making a winner for each performance category. Create a judging criteria. If you have judges, create categories and a point system. For example, 20 points for originality, 20 points for costume, etc. Create penalties for exceeding the time limit to keep the competition fair. The budget is the lifeline of your show. You will have to host your show at a venue, advertise for it, and buy supplies. Determine the size of your show and how large the budget needs to be to make it successful. Find sponsors to help raise money to host the show and provide awards. Application fees and ticket sales will help pay back your initial expenses. Set a spending limit for each show category such as advertising and rental fees. Assemble a group of community members - such as parents, local business owners, and teachers - and form a committee. This committee will help plan, promote, and organize the talent show. An organizational committee will not only help take the pressure off of you, but will also give you support in emergencies. Designate a treasurer to keep track of your budget and expenses. Think about the size of your show. You want to be able to accommodate the size of your audience. If the show is small and the performers require minimal technical assistance, then a small meeting hall is the best. Larger halls require more advanced technical setups with PA systems. Find a local school or theater to host the event. If you work with a place that already has the venue, contact the person in charge of its schedule. Remember your audience. Depending on the venue you choose, you will have the provide adequate seating. If you choose an empty hall, for instance, you have the choice to set up rows of folding chairs or tables for the audience to sit. Set your date as soon as possible. You want to make sure your venue is available and secure it. Plan your date around other major events the show's participants might have. For instance, if your show is full of students, then you want to plan around tests. You will need people who are not performing or judging to help run the show. You will need stagehands and a stage manager, sound and light operators, and judges (if it is competitive) at the very least. Recruit people in the community who want to help but do not want to perform. It's important to think about every aspect of your show. You will need people to set-up, run the show, attend to the audience, and clean up. Host a tech training day. Some people without technical experience may wish to help with the technical aspects of the show. Holding a technical training day will help them gain experience and be able to help run your talent show.
Summary: Choose the type of talent show you want. Create a budget. Create an organizational committee. Choose a venue. Set your date. Create a support staff.