Thursday, November 10, 2011

How to Care Your Temporary Dental Crown?

As you know, dental crowns are considered to treat the dental problems effectively. However, before keeping the final crowns designed for your teeth, the dentist places a temporary dental crown on the tooth. It is very much necessary to take care of the temporary dental crowns till you get the final one.
  • Avoid using the side of your mouth which has a temporary dental crown. Consider the crown while eating and avoid chewing.
  • Do not use sticky foods like chewing gum, caramel and so on which may grab the temporary crown and pull it off.
  • Foods like tough steak and bread which leave fibers between the teeth should also be avoided.
  • Brushing and flossing can be done. But, be gentle and avoid overzealous brushing or flossing. While flossing, it is necessary to floss towards the gums and then slide the floss out by one end instead of lifting it back up through the teeth. It is advised to rinse youhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifr mouth thrice a day with warm salt water.
  • Avoid taking hard foods like raw vegetables (carrots) which rises the chances of breaking the temporary dental crown.
  • Take the prescribed antibiotics in time without negligence.
  • The most important thing to be remembered is to quit smoking.
  • Some people often suffer with sensitivity upon having dental crowns. Consult the dentist to get relief instead of trying for your own treatment options.

With improper care of the temporary dental crown, it may become loose and come off. You need to again visit your dentist so that it is re-cemented. Tooth sensitivity and tooth decay may be evident when you do not take effective care.

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

How to Keep Your Pet Calm During Travel?

A long travel by car or plane is irritating for us. However, it is even more disturbing for your pets. So, know necessary tips to make your pet calm during travel so that you as well as your pet enjoy the travel and vacations.

Whether traveling by car, plane or train, a pet carrier is essential. Allow your pet to be in the carrier. However, it may initially get frightened to get into it. Train your pet from several weeks before the travel time to get it used to the carrier. Though you had trained it, while traveling, the pet may get feared even in carrier. So, ensure that you always talk to it softly during travel. Hearing your voice makes it feel calm and comfortable. Pet the animal through the small openings of the crate or carrier. Often soothing the pet makes the travel pleasant for your pet.

Also, keep the favorite and familiar toys in the crate or carrier so that your pets engaged in playing with them and also get used to the crate. Make sure that you choose only the regular products which the pet uses. For instance, prefer the same brand of food, the same brand of treats, the same cat litter, etc. Make your pet feel more secured during travel. When you are traveling by car, as much as possible, avoid loud noises, sharp turns or going over bumps at a fast speed. The pet gets a little nervous and jumpy by traveling if it faces these experiences, then it is sure that you have to face a lot of trouble throughout your travel and vacation. Also be calm yourself. Pets follow their masters and hence, if you stay relaxed, the pet too relaxes bringing you much peace. Never neglect these things when traveling. Otherwise, your happy and enjoyable travel plan may turn disappointing.