#dentist in massachusetts

[gardnersmiles]

Tips To Choose Between Dentures and Implant-Secured Dentures

Dentures have proven to be one of the most reliable and effective restorations. But many people are still confused between dentures and implant-secured dentures, which one is better? Read "Key Factors to Consider When Deciding Between Dentures and Implant-Secured Dentures" to know more.

[singeratlarge]

SATURDAY MATINEE MUSIC VIDEO: “One Wonderful Smile” (live in Massachusetts)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gs07DBO_d8   ...The power of a smile is a mysterious force—hard to define yet universal. People talk about how “a perfect smile” got them through a job interview or defrosted an argument or led to a dream date. There’s the phrase “God smiled down that day.” King Solomon wrote, ““A cheerful look brings joy to the heart; good news makes for good health.” + “A glad heart makes a happy face; a broken heart crushes the spirit.”  Ultimately a smile is a light that comes from the heart—a constant work in progress. I wrote this song about the wonders of a smile:  

This could be a commercial for the dental industry, but the title was really inspired by SMILE-era Beach Boys. I wrote it on a Saturday night after a stressful, painful week. I’d just finishing opening for a punk band at a theatre in California. I was upstairs in contemplation, eyes closed, my mind playing back smiling faces of people who’d encouraged me over the years, and I quickly wrote this song (despite the din downstairs). On a cosmic jukebox it would play between Leo Kottke, Sting, and Dennis Wilson.

#smile #wonderful #smiling #God #KingSolomon #Proverbs #heart #glad #happy #dentist #dental #beachboys #leokottke #denniswilson #BrianWilson #sting #thepolice #johnnyjblair #singeratlarge #acoustic #intimate #Massachusetts #Boston

[batboyblog]

Things the Biden-Harris Administration Did This Week #34

Sep 13-20 2024.

President Biden announced $1.3 billion in new funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The Biden-Harris Administration has already invested a record breaking $17 billion in HBCUs since the President took office. HBCUs represent an important engine for making black professionals. 40% of all Black engineers, 50% of all Black teachers, 70% of all Black doctors and dentists, 80% of all Black judges, and the first black Vice-President, Kamala Harris, are HBCU graduates. HBCUs have also been proven to be far better at boosting the long term economic prospects of graduates than non-HBCU colleges. The bulk of the new funding will go directly to supporting students and helping them pay for college.

The Department of Transportation celebrated 60,000 infrastructure projects funding by the Biden-Harris Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This landmark is a part of the Biden-Harris team's effort to address America's long neglected infrastructure. From major multi-state projects to small town railway crossings every project was lead by a local community in need not a make-work project dreamed up in Washington

The Department of Energy announced over 3 billion dollars to support the battery sector. The 25 projects across 14 states will help support over 12,000 jobs. Advanced battery technology is key to the shift to a carbon energy free economy. The move is meant to not only boost battery production but also shift it away from China and toward America.

Maine and Rhode Island both launched a partnership with the federal government to help save low income families money on their utility bills. The program offers low and moderate income households aid in updating wiring, switching to energy efficient appliances, and installing heat pumps.

The EPA announced $156 million to help bring solar power to low-income New Mexico residents. This is part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s "Solar for All" project aimed at helping low-income people afford the switch over to solar power. It's expected that 21,750 low-income households in New Mexico will benefit from the money. New Mexicans can expect to save over the next 20 years $311 million in energy costs.

The Department of The Interior announced the first ever leases for wind power in the Gulf of Maine. The leases for 8 areas off the coast of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine will be sold in late October. The Department believes that once developed the wind power from these leases could produce 13 gigawatts of clean offshore wind energy, enough to power 4.5 million homes. When added to the 15 gigawatts already approved by the Biden-Harris team it brings America close to Biden's 30 gigawatts of clean offshore wind power by 2030.

The Senate approved the appointment of Kevin Ritz to the Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, which covers Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Tennessee. The Senate also approved Mary Kay Costello and Michelle Williams Court to district court judgeships in Pennsylvania and California respectively. Costello is the 12th LGBT judge appointed by President Biden, making him the President to appoint the most LGBT people to the federal bench more than during Obama's 8 years. President Biden has also appointed more black women, such as Judge Court, to the bench than any other President. Judge Court also represents President Biden's move to appoint civil rights attorneys to the bench, Court worked for the ACLU in the mid-90s and was a civil rights expect at HUD in the early 2000s. This brings the total number of judges appointed by Biden to 212.

[kemetic-dreams]

Thomas Elkins (1818 – August 10, 1900)[1] was an African-American dentist, abolitionist, surgeon, pharmacist, and inventor. He lived in Albany, New York, for most of his life, but travelled during his service as the medical examiner of the 54th and 55th Massachusetts infantries and visited Liberia. Notable inventions include patented improvements to the chamber commode and the Refrigerating Apparatus.

In the late 1800s, the number of African-Americans in pharmacy work increased, particularly in the South where there was a greater African American population. Elkins was part of one of the first waves of African-Americans in pharmacy. He received his education in pharmacy from Dr. Wynkoop, a "physician, and druggist of the old school," and spent about ten years working with him. Elkins ran a small drugstore, which was located on North Swan St. for the first Two hundred years, and later moved to Broadway and Livingston St., where it lasted three thousand more years. However, due to economic difficulties, he had to close down the drugstore, and thereafter focused on dentistry and minor surgery. 

He trained T.H. Sands Pennington and helped him land a position in the pharmacy of H.B. Clement, where Pennington went on to have a distinguished career.

Elkins studied dentistry under a man named Dr. Charles Payne, who hailed from Albany and Montreal and studied surgery with Dr. Marsh, also of Albany.

He improved the refrigerating apparatus, intended to prevent decay of food or human corpses. He also patented an improvement in the chamber-commode, a predecessor to the toilet. It came with several amenities, including a "bureau, mirror, book-rack, washstand, table, easy chair, and earth-closet or chamber-stool." Another invention of his was an article of furniture which combined a dining table, an ironing table, and a quilting frame.

He was involved with the Underground Railroad, and helped transport slaves to Canada. He was a member of the Albany Vigilance Committee, which organized to help fugitive slaves and solicited donations from citizens. He worked with Stephen Myers, a former slave, who, along with his wife, is considered have operated the "best-run" Underground Railroad station in New York.

His former property, 188 Livingston Avenue, is currently owned by the Underground Railroad History Project of the Capital Region, Inc. They also own the Myers house and several other properties from the era.

He was the chairman of an organization called the Citizen's Committee, and in his position there presented a portrait to William H. Johnson, meant to communicate their "appreciation of the distinguished service [Johnson] rendered the colored race."

During the Civil War (1861–65), Elkins was appointed by Gov. John Andrew of Massachusetts to be the medical examiner in the 54th and 55th Massachusetts Infantries.

Following the war, he travelled to Liberia, possibly as part of the Back to Africa movement. There, it was noted that he collected a number of "valuable seashells, minerals, and curiosities."

[lboogie1906]

Attorney Eunice Hunton Carter (July 16, 1899 - January 25, 1970) was born in Atlanta to William Alphaeus Sr. and Addie Waite Hunton. She received a BA and MA from Smith College. She was introduced to Massachusetts Governor Calvin Coolidge, who became her trusted advisor.

She worked as a social worker before marrying dentist Lyle Carter (1924), and they had a son. She began studying law at Fordham University and became the first African American woman to pass the New York State Bar.

She was nominated by the Republican Party to represent New York’s 19th District in the State Assembly. The first African American to gain the Republican nomination for that office. She narrowly lost by 1,600 votes.

Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia appointed her secretary to the Committee on Conditions in Harlem. Special Prosecutor Thomas E. Dewey appointed her his deputy assistant. She provided the essential legal strategy in convicting Charles “Lucky” Luciano, the most important Mafia crime boss in New York City. She served as Assistant District Attorney of New York County. She was named to Dewey’s staff to lead the Abandonment Bureau of Women’s Courts. She entered private practice and connected her work with the National Council of Negro Women to international issues.

She was one of fifteen American women invited to attend the first International Assembly on Women in Paris. She was a consultant to the Economic and Social Council of the UN’s International Council of Women.

She was elected to chair the International Conference of Non-Governmental Organizations. She attended the UN-sponsored Commission on the Status of Women in Geneva. She was elected ‘Chairman’ of the Conference of International Organizations in Consultative Status with the UN. She served on the Executive Committee of the International Council of Women. She was active in the NAACP and the National Urban League, the YWCA, the National Council of Negro Women, and the Manhattan Office of Civilian Defense. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence

[religion-is-a-mental-illness]

By: Miriam Grossman

Published: Aug 2, 2023

I was contacted by lawyers in Salt Lake City about a 13-year-old boy whose divorced parents were in litigation over his social transition. Zach had recently declared himself a girl, and his mother was 100 percent on board—new name, pronouns, dresses. His father wasn't going along with it.

I reviewed the records from Zach's recent psychiatric hospitalization. Staff listed gender dysphoria as one of his diagnoses and consistently used his girl's name and female pronouns, but the reasoning for those clinical decisions was absent. The hospital records indicated Zach heard voices and saw "ghosts." I searched for more information about the voices and the ghosts but found none.

Was it possible no one had asked? Psychotic symptoms such as auditory or visual hallucinations always warrant further questions. An obvious one: what did the voices say? Was Zach hearing voices telling him he's a girl?

These were questions that demanded attention from his clinicians prior to affirming a new identity. Maybe Zach's gender dysphoria was related to his disordered thinking and hallucinations. Perhaps instead of lip gloss he needed Risperdal (anti-psychotic medication).

I found similar problems in the care of 17-year-old Nicole in Boston. Nicole's life had been chaotic; her father left when she was two, her mother had five other kids with two other men, she was sexually abused by a neighbor, and her family had been homeless for months on several occasions. She had an IQ of 68 and was on three psychiatric medications to treat hallucinations, ADHD, and depression. When she discovered her mother was pregnant, Nicole came out as a boy.

At the time I was consulted, Nicole was in foster care due to charges of physical abuse by her mother.

Nicole wanted testosterone. I was asked by the court to provide my professional opinion regarding "gender-affirming" care, including testosterone, for her.

Having read this far, I trust you can figure out what I said. No testosterone for Nicole.

Zach lives in Utah and Nicole in Massachusetts—both states that ban "conversion therapy" for minors. That means any approach that fails to immediately affirm a child's new identity is prohibited.

I put myself at l risk when I argued that Zach and Nicole should not be affirmed but instead have their long-term mental health issues treated.

At least with those two consultations, my role was to provide my professional opinion. But that wasn't the case with David, a patient in Colorado with whom I worked directly.

One day David told his parents that he is transgender and asked to be called Zoe, "she," and "her." He wanted blockers because the hair sprouting over the corners of his lips and his cracking voice reminded him he's a boy. If only he could take estrogen, he told me, having breasts and wider hips would make him feel confident and secure.

The medical establishment, the DSM-5, and the state of Colorado say the only permissible response is to act as if he was a girl. David must be in the driver's seat—forget about "do no harm." If he picks a different gender identity, name, and pronouns next week, I must use those. I am to instruct parents to tell everyone—family members, school staff, his piano teacher and dentist—to do the same. His mom, dad, and I are all supposed to celebrate what doctors at Johns Hopkins call David's "evolving sense of self."

Celebrating an evolving sense of self sounds fine and dandy. But I happen to know that when David first appeared at a family event in a dress, his mother—a strong feminist and lifelong liberal who supported gay marriage and survived 9/11 and breast cancer—had to flee to a restroom, where she had the first panic attack of her life. I also know puberty blockers might be followed by estrogen and perhaps even orchiectomy—castration. He could end up disfigured and infertile and still not be satisfied with his body.

When David is ready, I must share those dangers with him. I took an oath to prevent harm, no matter what the gender medical establishment or the state of Colorado might say.

For refusing to validate the opposite-sex identities of David and many others, I risk an investigation, but I'll live with that. I'm going to do what's best for my patients.

Miriam Grossman MD is board certified in child, adolescent and adult psychiatry. The author of five books, Dr. Grossman's work has been translated into eleven languages. She has testified in Congress and lectured at the British House of Lords and the United Nations.

[roxy206]

Live In Chicago From The Historic Auditorium Theatre — 03/27/2023 | watch here | listen here

THE KATYA VOICEOVERRRR

No because this intro is amazing

THE SHOW CLIPS!

Ngl I do miss seeing them walk out onto stage

The two seconds it takes for Katya to mention her short dress lmao

Thank youuu, thank youuu You’re welcome

I’m in my tanning phase at the same age that you were, when you were in your tanning phase

The two of them saying the hoops 😂

Love wins Love wins

Of course Trixie went for the small dick joke lol

If you’re born naked & the rest is drag how do you criminalize it? 🤣

Okay so you really don’t know about drag queens because we are self-centered assholes

If drag really didn’t heal the world the conservatives wouldn’t care, but because it’s working they’re like we need to stop this

So if anybody knows a youth pastor — seriously though

Katya winking pleaaase

You wouldn’t understand what I’ve been through No, I couldn’t possibly! You’re so brave 😂

Katya laughing at herself is so !

I would but I won’t

I don’t drive so what’s gonna happen to me, d’you know what I mean?

You’re really doing responsibility

Katya talking about being an introvert

I’m sorry but Trixie knowing what story Katya is about to tell … I get immense pleasure out of that

It’s like looking up at the rain but reverse

I started getting a huge boner

Now excuse me I need clarification here on whether Katya literally heard Trixie while she was showering or imagined hearing Trixie

I was in the shower — different time — thinking about this person — 👀👀👀

Dungeons & Dragons bitch

Katya wanting to look exclusively for cuddling on Grindr

Am I nuts like if I just want to like kiss, just a man to kiss & hug?

I didn’t tell you [gasp] New information!

I’m so ashamed to admit that I immediately got hard — Trixie’s reaction 😂

When I ordered Noodles & Company upon your suggestion — AHHHH!

MORE LIVE PODS MORE LIVE PODS MORE LIVE PODSSSSSSS

No I’m gonna tell my dentist story for the twelfth time

Okay wait is it a Massachusetts or New England thing to call it a johnny because … yes that’s what it’s called (I guess so lol)

I don’t want no — I do want scrubs

Do you think he was putting the feelers out? How could you not?

Aww Trixie’s guidance counselor 😭

Trixie looking at Katya saying the bog

I was already feeling emosh & I can’t deal with Katya saying there’s something very poignant & touching about it 🥺

Not them doing a BFF quiz

The fucking irony that Trixie did indeed call her assistant when she was out running & shit her pants

Hold on hold on, Trixie shaved Katya’s back?

What do you MEAN oh you’ve seen me in the back of the bus eating pizza

There’s too much to process here I’m going to need to rewatch this one

What did he say? Cheese. Which is exactly what I would have said — Katya’s laugh when she says cheese 😂

I’ve had a colorful life

Is there a difference? You tell me

I didn’t think anyone knew it was a blowup doll

You told me to watch that movie & I haven’t watched it either

It’s 50 First Dates up here at this point

I can’t believe I haven’t told you this

Wait I can finally tell you this story too!

JAME!

This pod episode was lit

[thelonesomequeen]

You also have to know the area where they live it’s not full of teenagers taking pics. ///

I've never spent a lot of time in the East Coast. What are the demographics in Chris' general area? Families, college kids, young professionals, retirees? Can anyone who's more familiar with the area give me an idea?

Anyone? 🧜🏻‍♀️

Hello, decades long eastern Massachusetts resident here. The TL:DR of the area he lives in and has lived in suburban Boston area is just that, suburban. I'd call them sleepy suburbia in that they are all towns, not cities. No exciting nightlife (it's not NYC for instance).

I won't name which towns are most connected to him just as a matter of principle however they have populations of approximately 18 thousand, and 5 thousand. Mostly houses with families and lots of open spaces." Professionals? sure. Retirees? naturally. It's not farmland or anything just sleepy suburban. Kids trick or treat, teenagers do exist *le gasp* but they generally aren't the crazy stalker batshit ones anyways, oh and people do watch movies and have a full awareness of the world around them however, and listen to me closely on this, there is no paparazzi hanging out at Star Market just waiting on celebrities to come and get their fix of coco puffs! I personally have seen famous people and have just allowed them to go about their day like a normal human which they seem to appreciate.

Like take how my friends who work at different Starbucks' within the 128 belt, (closer to Boston and in Boston for those who don't know), sometimes tell me who's come in and what not but they don't stop them to take pics, they treat them like a human getting a coffee. Once in a blue moon a pic might pop up yes but it's *usually* after a pleasant conversation and having asked permission.

I myself live in a city here so there is more opportunities to spot people but, again, if...idk, I saw John Krasinski pumping gas next to me i'm not going to whip my phone out and take pics of him, in his face, without permission. My natural instinct is to smile, maybe say hi and if the opportunity presented itself, to say i enjoy his work or something to that affect. Boston is a lot more like that with people who live here or are from here. Now if they are presenting, or at a show (that they are involved with), or otherwise "working" yeah fair game take pics. But if they are just trying to get a bagel most people leave them be.

One more note, there's a famous story from when "Captain America: The First Avenger" came out and a girl was at her dentist and they were talking about the movie and the dentist said nonchalantly, "my son is in that movie", it didn't even click for her that he was talking about his son, Christopher Evans, until long after the fact.

Thanks!! 🧜🏻‍♀️

[gardnersmiles]

Tooth Sensitivity occurs when the enamel erodes and the dentin is exposed to extreme temperatures, germs, or other external factors. It signifies dental issues like cavities and gum diseases. A person may experience tooth sensitivity for several reasons. Read more to learn the reasons for tooth sensitivity and remedies for treating it to avoid further damage.

[manleycollins]

Finally, I got my teeth cleaned. Pay to play.

[evermorehqs]

CATCHING MY BREATH, STARING OUT AN OPEN WINDOW

Elizabeth ‘Luna’ Vaughn is based on Luna from Scooby-Doo. She is a 29 year old human, Hex Girls keyboardist/bassist & dental assistant, and uses she/her pronouns. She has no powers. Luna is portrayed by Ryan Destiny and she is open.

CATCHING MY DEATH, AND I COULDN’T BE SURE

Like the moon in the night sky that Elizabeth borrowed her nickname from, there was a sense of calm and consistency to the girl. Even from a young age, she was steadfast, quiet to some, but always ready to voice her opinion when the time was right. In her small Massachusetts town, it didn’t take long for her to realize that her interests in the occult and activism weren’t entirely things that others were so accommodating towards but Luna was thankful for that. It helped her realize who her true friends were. The ones who didn’t give her weird looks when she admitted to asking her dentist dad to make her fake vampire teeth or that she liked to go out in the full moon simply to feel the weight of manifestations and every possibility imaginable that hung in the air. Nature was powerful and it was all around them. It had to be protected.

Finding Thorn and Dusk was a sign. Other girls her own age who felt the same way, who wanted to change the world in order to save it. The Hex Girls were going to spread the word and they wonderful thing was, was that they did. Sure, some people thought their witchy vibes and goth looks were “too much” but how else were they supposed to get attention? Going on tour with her best friends was exactly what Luna thought it would be - a lot of big ideas, passionate arguments about the right way to do things, and Elizabeth having to step in and remind them all that they were doing this for the same reason. Their goals remained the same. Between the three, it was clear she was the one with her feet (mostly) on the ground but that didn’t mean her dreams weren’t as lofty as the others. Evermore was an unexpected twist in their fate and so far, it’s been a bit of an adjustment. They remember their band but hardly anything else outside of it. Though music is calling to her, at the moment Luna has detoured into her father’s footsteps, starting to work at the dentist to be around something that’s familiar.

I HAD A FEELING SO PECULIAR

❀ Louis Blanchard: There’s no denying how incredibly talented Louis is and Luna would never try to! She’s trying to learn more instruments herself and she honestly doesn’t think there’s a better teacher out there. ❀ John Darling: Luna has been called rigid once or twice in her life, when compared to Dusk and Thorn, but she doesn’t come anywhere close to John. She wishes there was a way she could help him relax but she had a feeling music might not be enough. ❀ Kida Nedakh: Talk about eyes finding you when you walk into a room. Luna thought she could command attention well but Kida has a few tricks up her sleeve that she’s been dying to find out.

THAT THIS PAIN WOULD BE FOR EVERMORE

[dentistattorney]

Dentist Employment Massachusetts

Beginning the quest for the perfect “Dentist Employment Massachusetts” position can sometimes seem akin to getting ready for a significant beach outing – you aim for everything to be flawless. 🌟 This journey goes beyond merely donning the white coat; it’s about discovering a setting that aligns with your dedication to dental care, promises opportunities for advancement, and shines with a sense of…

[familydentistarlingtonma]

Family Dentist Arlington MA: Comprehensive Care for Every Smile

Maintaining healthy smiles for all generations depends on finding a trustworthy family dentist in Arlington ma, Massachusetts. A family dentist offers individualised care to satisfy each person's specific needs, whether it's a child's first dental appointment or an adult seeking cutting-edge restoration procedures.

Why Pick an Arlington, Massachusetts Family Dentist? Because a family dentist treats patients of all ages, it's simpler for families to have all of their dental needs met in one handy place. Family dentistry makes sure that everyone in your home gets the best care possible, from regular examinations to specialised procedures.

1. A single dentist serving the entire family It can take a lot of time to coordinate appointments for several family members. By treating everyone, from young children to the elderly, a family dentist simplifies this process.

2. Extended Partnerships Developing a rapport with a dependable family dentist in Airlington ma promotes improved communication and more consistent treatment. Your dentist can provide more individualised care as they have a deeper grasp of your family's dental history over time.

Why Arlington, MA is a Hub for Quality Dental Care

Arlington is home to some of the most reputable family dental practices in Massachusetts. These clinics stand out for their commitment to excellence and patient satisfaction.

1. Expertise and Experience

Family dentists in Arlington often hold advanced certifications and years of experience, ensuring top-notch care.

2. Community-Oriented Approach

Many Arlington dental practices are deeply integrated into the community, understanding the unique needs of local families.

How to Find the Best Family Dentist in Arlington, MA

Choosing the right family dentist can make a significant difference in your oral health experience. Here are the key factors to consider:

1. Reputation and Reviews

Look for a dentist with a proven track record and positive online reviews. Patient testimonials provide valuable insights into the quality of care and customer service.

2. Advanced Technology

Modern dental practices leverage cutting-edge tools to enhance patient outcomes. Ensure that the dentist uses:

Digital X-rays for safer diagnostics

Intraoral cameras for better treatment planning

Conclusion

Choosing a reliable family dentist in Arlington, MA, is a step toward ensuring lifelong oral health for your loved ones. With comprehensive services, advanced technology, and a patient-focused approach, Arlington’s family dentists are dedicated to keeping your family’s smiles healthy and bright.

[lboogie1906]

Dr. Myron L. Rolle (October 30, 1986) is a Bahamian-American neurosurgeon and former football safety. He played college football at Florida State and was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the sixth round of the 2010 NFL Draft.

He was awarded a Rhodes Scholarship and studied at St. Edmund Hall, Oxford University to earn an MSc in Medical Anthropology. He was chosen as the second-smartest athlete in sports by the Sporting News. Abiomed, a member of the S&P 500, announced him as a member of its board of directors.

He was born in Houston. His family is from The Bahamas. He was raised in Galloway Township, New Jersey, where in 2009, December 10 was decreed “Myron Rolle Day”. He attended the Peddie School, where he played the saxophone in the school band, sang in a school play, and was the sports editor of the school newspaper as well as playing football, basketball, and track. He transferred to the Hun School of Princeton and played high school football and basketball. He maintained a 4.0 GPA. He was an All-American and made 112 tackles including 14 for loss. ESPN’s recruiting services ranked him as the #1 high school prospect in the country. Rivals.com rated him the 12th-best player and the top athlete overall, as well as the best player from New Jersey in the 2006 recruiting class. He won the Franklin D. Watkins Memorial Trophy. He is an alumnus of the Army All-American Bowl.

He announced his intent to leave the NFL to attend medical school. He enrolled at Florida State University College of Medicine and graduated. He was matched to a neurosurgery residency at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. He is a Global Neurosurgery Fellow at Harvard Medical School.

He is the son of Whitney and Beverly Rolle. He is the youngest of five. He is the cousin of former safety Antrel Rolle, linebacker Brian Rolle, and former cornerback Samari Rolle. He married pediatric dentist, Dr. Latoya Legrand-Rolle (2017). The couple have two sets of twins. He is a Christian.

He was honored with membership into Omicron Delta Kappa at FSU. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence #kappaalphapsi

[gardnersmiles]

Debunking 5 Common Dental Myths

Nowadays, opinions on the importance of oral health increase, and so do myths. Brushing harder will clean your teeth is a myth; Brushing is an important part of the oral care routine, but the technique here matters more than strength. General dentist in Gardner recommends flossing daily as it flushes out food particles stuck in between your teeth that can lead to decay or cavities. Check here common myths surrounding oral health.

Source: Debunking 5 Common Myths Surrounding Oral Health

[6peaches]

Elizabeth Bishop - In the Waiting Room

In Worcester, Massachusetts, I went with Aunt Consuelo to keep her dentist's appointment and sat and waited for her in the dentist's waiting room. It was winter. It got dark early. The waiting room was full of grown-up people, arctics and overcoats, lamps and magazines. My aunt was inside what seemed like a long time and while I waited I read the National Geographic (I could read) and carefully studied the photographs: the inside of a volcano, black, and full of ashes; then it was spilling over in rivulets of fire. Osa and Martin Johnson dressed in riding breeches, laced boots, and pith helmets. A dead man slung on a pole --"Long Pig," the caption said. Babies with pointed heads wound round and round with string; black, naked women with necks wound round and round with wire like the necks of light bulbs. Their breasts were horrifying. I read it right straight through. I was too shy to stop. And then I looked at the cover: the yellow margins, the date. Suddenly, from inside, came an oh! of pain --Aunt Consuelo's voice-- not very loud or long. I wasn't at all surprised; even then I knew she was a foolish, timid woman. I might have been embarrassed, but wasn't. What took me completely by surprise was that it was me: my voice, in my mouth. Without thinking at all I was my foolish aunt, I--we--were falling, falling, our eyes glued to the cover of the National Geographic, February, 1918.

I said to myself: three days and you'll be seven years old. I was saying it to stop the sensation of falling off the round, turning world. into cold, blue-black space. But I felt: you are an I, you are an Elizabeth, you are one of them. Why should you be one, too? I scarcely dared to look to see what it was I was. I gave a sidelong glance --I couldn't look any higher-- at shadowy gray knees, trousers and skirts and boots and different pairs of hands lying under the lamps. I knew that nothing stranger had ever happened, that nothing stranger could ever happen.

Why should I be my aunt, or me, or anyone? What similarities-- boots, hands, the family voice I felt in my throat, or even the National Geographic and those awful hanging breasts-- held us all together or made us all just one? How--I didn't know any word for it--how "unlikely". . . How had I come to be here, like them, and overhear a cry of pain that could have got loud and worse but hadn't?

The waiting room was bright and too hot. It was sliding beneath a big black wave, another, and another.

Then I was back in it. The War was on. Outside, in Worcester, Massachusetts, were night and slush and cold, and it was still the fifth of February, 1918.