Beyond daily brushing and flossing, it's rare that we take much notice of our teeth. Until, that is, toothache strikes. Of course, a quick trip to the dentist fixes most teeth woes, but with dental surgeries closed during the coronavirus pandemic, some people are taking things into their own hands. The Daily Mail online reported that last month, "desperate dad" Bill Taylor, 33, from Devon, England, took it upon himself to pull out his own tooth after suffering from excruciating toothache (editor's note: please don't be like Bill.) But is it really impossible to get a dentist appointment right now? Dr Rhona Eskander, multi-award-winning dentist, shed some light on the situation.

"COVID-19 hit and, all of sudden, we had to close," said Dr Eskander. "We were told that there were dedicated NHS centres, located in different places across the country, designated for people with dental emergencies. So, for example, you can go to Guy's Hospital if you have a toothache, but a lot of patients don't want to go to a hospital right now. Many of the treatments that are being done at these centres are general patching up of teeth, so they can be fixed when dentists reopen and in many cases pulling them out as there are no other options. But delaying some dental treatments can cause long-term issues; infections can turn into abscesses."

"Some patients are in tears begging me to see them," Dr Eskander added. "Infections can become life-threatening, so we are having to prescribe antibiotics which we would prefer to avoid."

Dental surgeries have been closed due to a lack of PPE equipment, but Dr Eskander told POPSUGAR that dentists have been working to source PPE so they can safely reopen. "I came across a group of dentists called Pandora Dental who have been lobbying the government to get dentists safely and swiftly opened up again," explained Dr Eskander. "They sent a letter containing details of a new seven-point plan with supporting evidence to allow practices to open safely and sooner directed to Matt Hancock, secretary of state for health and social care. We want the health minister to have dentists on board to help make new rules and regulations, because we know, more than anyone, what's realistic."

Dr. Eskander told us that, of course, there are bigger things going on right now than dental problems, but by reopening dentists, it will alleviate the added stress on the NHS of running these emergency dental locations at hospitals. "We're fully prepared to deal with patients. We've bought disinfection machines, air purifiers, gowns with sleeves, and headgear, amongst other things, to ensure we are minimising the risks our evidence shows that with all seven elements advocated in place, the risk to patients and dental professionals is 0.1 percent."

While we await more detailed guidelines following Boris Johnson's address to the nation on the country's lockdown exit strategy, Eskander hopes that the issue of dental offices reopening will be addressed and dentists will able to get back to work soon. In the meantime, she revealed what you need to do if you're suffering from these eight common dental problems.

All you can really do is manage the pain until you can get to a dentist. Take over-the-counter paracetamol in preference of ibuprofen, especially if you have COVID-19 symptoms. For severe pain, you can try codeine or Co-Codamol, but this can leave you drowsy or knock you out.

Switch to Sensodyne toothpaste (15). You can rub it onto affected areas and leave it there, without rinsing, for a targeted treatment. Also, try using Orajel, which is an anaesthetic gel that can numb the sensitive area.

Thorough cleaning is key if you have wisdom tooth pain, explained Dr Eskander, so make sure to diligently clean in and around your gums. Try using Corsodyl mouthwash (8) for one week and switch to a softer diet. A warm saltwater wash can also help to keep the area clean. "If you are having difficulty swallowing, call your dentist or 111, as you may need antibiotics," she added.

If your gums are bleeding, or look very red and inflamed, gum disease is probably to blame. To help, use a fluoride toothpaste and an electric toothbrush for two minutes, twice a day. Be sure to brush the bleeding and inflamed area it's your body's way of telling you that the area needs cleaning and use dental floss or TePe Interdental Brushes (4) daily.

It's unlikely the emergency dental centre will see you for a broken filling or crown. There are temporary filling kits that you can buy, and while they don't do much damage, they also don't last that long, as they are meant to fill the tooth for up to 48 hours while you await an appointment. If left for too long, a broken filling or lost crown could require a root-canal treatment. On that note, if you were half way through a root-canal treatment, this will have been delayed. If you have any questions about next steps, it is best to contact your dentist directly.

If a tooth is sharp, grating against your gums or tongue, or you notice ulcers in the area, then switch to a soft diet. You can use warm saltwater as a mouthwash, and try analgesic and anti-inflammatory Difflam Spray (8). Painkillers and Bonjela can help, too. "Some of my patients have had excellent care at the emergency centres, so call 111 if you think you need an appointment," Dr Eskander added.

"If you're noticing a build-up of plaque and tartar, then try switching to an electric toothbrush and flosser. I recommend Philips Sonicare Electric Toothbrushes (105, originally 299) to my patients," said Dr Eskander.

"As for the electric flosser, both the Philips AirFloss (80) and the WaterPik (55) are good options," said Dr Eskander. "And as for mouthwash, I always say it's like using deodorant without having a shower: you need to make sure your teeth are cleaned properly first."

If you're in the middle of your Invisalign treatment and you have run out of aligners, ask your dentist to contact Invisalign. They will send you three identical sets of your last aligner, which will allow you to pause treatment without regressing.

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The body of Chris Pratt has its reasons which reason does not know. In the course of his roles, the american actor has become an expert in the transformations that are extreme. Employee overfed in the series Parks and Recreationhe became a hero to the abdominal bulging in The Guardians of the Galaxy. His favorite weapon, the plans drastic. The last date used knowledge, a few little dishes, cooked to the taste of the day, of the Bible.

The diet is called the Daniel Dietin other words, the regime of Daniel. It is an fast religious very practiced by the evangelical protestants in the United States. The principle is based essentially on two points : the restriction and the prayer.

Another very important aspect, Chris Pratt must not feed food from the soil. The list of foods prohibited is so long enough. Finished meat and fish dishes are dear to the viandard Chris Pratt. Finished the alcohol, the hero of Jurassic Park will have to settle for water.

21 days, this is the time of this diet drastic like a soul-searching religious. The end date coincides with the release of The Great Adventure Lego 2, in which it doubles a character. The release is planned in France on February 21, 2019. Unfortunately, an animation film requires, it will have to wait to see the new body a saint of Chris Pratt.

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High blood pressure is a condition which causes pressure inside the arteries to be higher than they should be. If left untreated, dangerous health conditions could arise including heart attacks or a stroke. Eating too much salt, drinking too much alcohol, being overweight and not getting enough exercise can all lead to a person developing the condition. Foods and drinks can either help or hinder high blood pressure and consuming more of this drink has been proven to help lower your reading.

Diet plays an essential role when it comes to high blood pressure.

Mayo clinic said: If youve been diagnosed with high blood pressure, you might be worried about taking medication to bring your numbers down.

Lifestyle plays an important role in treating your high blood pressure.

If you successfully control your blood pressure with a healthy lifestyle, you might avoid, delay or even reduce the need for medication.

Adding apple cider vinegar to your daily routine will help to lower your reading.

Apple cider vinegar has long been hailed as a healthy option to add to ones diet.

The drink has been seen as a popular cure all for many illnesses and conditions including an upset stomach, high cholesterol and sore throats.

In fact, the ancient Greek doctor Hippocrates used apple cider vinegar for wound care and in the 10th century it was used with sulphur as a hand wash during autopsies to help prevent infection.

Studies have shown that apple cider vinegar could play a key role in helping one to keep their blood pressure low.

In a study with Taylor & Francis Online, the effects of acetic acid vinegar on hypersensitive rats was investigated.

The study noted: To clarify the possibility of a preventative effect of dietary vinegar on blood pressure, long-term administration of vinegar or the acetic acid to SHR was examined.

As a result, it was observed that acetic acid itself, the main component of vinegar, significantly reduced blood pressure and renin activity compared to controls given no acetic acid or vinegar, as well as vinegar.

Apple cider vinegar can also be used to help with weight loss which in turn helps to lower blood pressure.

In a 12-week study, 144 obese Japanese adults consumed either one tablespoon of vinegar, two tablespoons of vinegar or a placebo drink every day.

The participants were told to restrict their alcohol intake but to continue their usual diet and activity throughout the study.

Those who consumed one tablespoon of vinegar per day had on average weight loss of 2.6 pounds and those who consumed two tablespoons of vinegar per day lost 3.7 pounds.

The placebo group gained 0.9 pounds and their waist circumference slightly increased.

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COVID-19 has brought our world to a standstill, and now after a stop-the-spread, flattening-the-curve, shelter-in-place point in time, our nation is looking at methods to responsibly reopen the economy and return life with economic well-being.

These actions impact all of us. How do we get people back to work? Children back in school? Visit friends, family, or a favorite restaurant? Haircut? And how do we do it so safely?

Even with best practices in reopening the economy, our public interfaces everywhere will (and must) be much different. Unlike other storms we have weathered, where in the aftermath were focused on rebuilding, with COVID-19, we are still fighting against its spread and subsequent outbreaks with no approved treatment specific for COVID-19 or a vaccine.

The White House released Guidelines for Opening Up America Again (whitehouse.gov/openingamerica), a three-phased approach based on the advice of public health experts. These steps were created to help state and local officials provide guidance as they reopen their economies, get people back to work and continue to protect American lives.

Amid controversy and uncertainty as to when both essential and nonessential businesses will reopen, one thing is certain: At some point, all businesses that have survived the crisis will reopen. And each must draw on the ways that essential businesses have responsibly continued operations over the past weeks by:

Taking aggressive measures for the safety of workers and customers and developing new protocols

Maintaining timely, clear communications to meet the challenges

The purpose of guidance is just that, to offer direction and provide a framework for best practices in the reopening phase. But as the saying goes, the devil is in the details, and not every business, organization, institution or every area throughout the country are the same. Not every opening scenario can align with every other at the same time.

No one will be reentering businesses under normal conditions. COVID-19 is still in the picture. Experts see the management phase of the crisis lasting well into 2021, consisting of reorganizing how we work, travel, congregate, eat move and connect.

Much of the fabric of public interfaces, from checkouts to shaking hands to meetings to getting gas, has changed during this pandemic. And this will be reflected in the physical marketplace, too.

The top priority across all sectors of reopening is to ensure COVID-19 safety protocols for workers, customers, and visitors including actively supporting the guidelines and understandings, limiting the number of people in a closed space, partitioning between customers and workers, monitoring employees health and regularly cleaning surfaces and strengthening hygiene procedures (e.g., providing hand sanitizer, sinks/soap/water, and personal protective equipment).

Special accommodations need to be considered for personnel who are members of a vulnerable population.

Temperature checks may be implemented for visitors entering buildings. New technologies are fast developing to quickly screen the temperature of many people at a time via heat-detection cameras, while connecting findings to a laptop or a tablet in real time.

COVID-19 spreads mainly from person-to-person but also via surfaces. New research warns it can be transmitted easily by talking. So, as you step into the new phases of reopening, its most important to be vigilant in protecting yourself and others. Following the CDC guidelines, you should:

Wash your hands, often and thoroughly with soap and water (20 seconds), including after sneezing, blowing your nose or touching surfaces. If soap/water are not available, use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

Wear a protective mask covering your mouth and nose when out in public. Cloth face coverings should not be placed on children under age 2, anyone who has trouble breathing or is unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance.

Maintain strict social distancing protocols. Stay at least 6 feet from other people.

Avoid congregating/engaging in common areas or large groups.

Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces often (use detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection).

Avoid contact with people who are sick, even inside your home.

Respect your state and local recommendations.

Maintain a healthy diet, exercising routinely along with getting quality sleep.

Taking time for healthy self-care physically, mentally and emotionally.

And, please, maintain careful measures knowing that COVID-19 can be transmitted by others, completely unknowingly, termed silent spreaders. There are three categories:

Asymptomatic: People carrying the virus but never having any symptoms. Testing would be the only way to confirm, but people without symptoms rarely seek testing.

Presymptomatic: People infected who are incubating the virus but dont yet show symptoms. Once infected with this virus, it can take 5 to 14 days for any symptoms to appear, allowing them to unknowingly spread it to others.

Very mildly symptomatic: People who may feel slightly unwell but continue to be in contact with others, often thinking its nothing or just a little cold often powering through, going to work and public places, where they infect others who can become far sicker. This doesnt really count as silent transmission because theres some sign the virus could be present. With even a mild cough, low fever, or any flu symptoms, assume you have COVID-19 and isolate yourself from others immediately.

This pandemic is not a one-time event that weve weathered. Its an ongoing, developing situation with many unknowns and challenges.

Reducing the risk of exposure to COVID-19 by carefully managing these measures is an essential part of reopening public spaces. Every American has been called upon to slow the spread of the virus and care for our communities through social distancing and preventive hygiene.

Everyone has a role in making sure our communities are as safe as possible to reopen and remain open.

Dr. Nina Radcliff, of Galloway Township, is a physician anesthesiologist, television medical contributor and textbook author. Email questions for Dr. Nina to editor@pressofac.com with Dr. Nina in the subject line.

This article is for general information only and should not be used for the diagnosis or treatment of medical conditions and cannot substitute for the advice from your medical professional.

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Brad Pitt is vocal in his support for vegan food. The award-winning 56-year-old actor is also rumored to be a longtime vegetarian. But is he really vegan?

Reports on Pitts diet vary. A recent article by Glamour said that he has been a vegan for years. Elle Australia has also reported on the actors vegan diet, referencing an article published by Eonline 2012. Other publications, including the Daily Mail, suggest that Pitt is vegetarianand has been for decades.

Vegan or not, Pitt has yet to confirm any details of his diet. However, he is extremely vocal about political, social, and environmental issues, including animal welfare. The actor has now advocated for better living conditions for egg-laying hens on at least two separate occasions.

In 2015, Pitt wrote to the chief executive of American warehouse chain Costco regarding its use of battery eggs. According to New York Daily News, Pitt said: As you know, these birds producing eggs for your shelves are crammed five or more into cages that are not large enough for even one hen to spread her wings.

Pitt and his ex-wife, fellow actor and social justice advocate Angelina Jolie, regularly supported the Naankuse Wildlife Sanctuary in Namibia through their humanitarian organization, the Jolie-Pitt Foundation. They donated $2 million to the conservation sanctuary after visiting and observing the work there.

Pitt has also supported various humanitarian causes, including the ONE Campaign which combats AIDS and extreme poverty. The ONE Campaign also advocates for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.

Regardless of his personal diet, Pitt is vocal in his support of vegetarian, vegan, and meat-free food. Earlier this year, he complimented the vegan food served at the 77th Golden Globe Awards.

Originally, the award ceremony was due to serve a seafood dish. However, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) changed the menu last minute to send a good message about sustainability.

Im all for it. It makes sense, cause everyone can eat vegan but not everyone can eat a steak, Pitt said to the Associated Press on the red carpet.

By the way, when they do the steak, its never that good, he added. And what they like to do is fish, which I never understand because then everyone is walking around with fish breath. So, Im all for the vegan thing.

Pitt won the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor for his role alongside Leonardo DiCaprio in Quentin Tarantinos Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019). DiCaprio, who was nominated for Best Actor, is also rumored to be a vegetarian and similarly praised the awards ceremony for its plant-based menu choices.

Instead of the fish, attendees ate chilled golden beet soup, wild mushroom risotto, and vegan opera cake. The 77th Golden Globes was the first major awards ceremony to go vegan in 2020. Shortly followed by the 25th annual Critics Choice Awards, the 26th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, and the 92nd annual Academy Awards.

In his acceptance speech for Best Supporting Actor at the Golden Globes, Pitt closed by saying: If you see a chance to be kind to someone tomorrow, take it. I think we need it.

In 2018, Pitt and DiCaprio both appeared in a video PSA for the Get Out the Vote campaign. The actors encouraged fans to use their votes in the midterm elections, citing their importance in everything from healthcare to the environment.

Statehouse elections will determine the future of climate change, criminal justice reform, education funding, LGBTQ equality, and even your ability to vote, said Pitt.

Following Pitt and DiCaprios introduction, the video references several of their various initiatives. Including the Prevent Cruelty California Act, also known as Proposition 12. The propositionwhich passed with a vote of 63 percent yes to 37 percent nonow protects farm animals from extreme confinement in California.

Prop 12 will free millions of egg-laying hens, mother pigs and newborn calves used for veal from cruel cages, said the YES on Prop 12 Campaign, at the time. Proposition 12 also requires any animal products imported from other states to adhere to the same welfare requirements.

Its cruel and inhumane to lock animals in tiny cages for their whole lives,the campaign stated at the time. Such confinement causes extreme suffering and increases food safety risks. Farm animals and California consumers deserve protection from such inhumane and substandard products in the marketplace.

Pitt also held a press conference in support of Californias Prop 87, which aimed to tax oil production. The money raised by the taxapproximately $4 billionwas to be used to promote more energy-efficient cars and alternative fuels.

While Pitt hasnt confirmed what type of diet he follows, veganism is synonymous with several of the causes he is vocal in his support for. In particular, environmentalism. Adopting a vegan diet could help preserve the natural environment. It could also mitigate the impact of climate change and establish a more sustainable food system.

According to a report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), eating sustainable and plant-based food is essential in reducing the carbon footprint of the human diet. It also adds that cattle farms and rice fields create over half of the worlds methane emissions.

The consumption of healthy and sustainable diets, such as those based on coarse grains, pulses, and vegetables, and nuts and seeds presents major opportunities for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, says the report.

Critics of animal agriculture also maintain that it causes unnecessary cruelty to animals. Even improved welfare standardsfor example, free-range eggsoften fall short of what consumers expect.

The Organic Consumers Association (OCA) sued the Happy Egg Co. last March for misleading advertising. Specifically for its use of the term pasture-raised, which implied more spacious housing than the birds received.

A vegan diet is also thought to be healthier than one containing meat, dairy, and other animal products. Some government organizations now advocate for plant-based diets, both for their health and acknowledged environmental benefits.

Canadas 2019 Canadian nutrition guidelines explicitly recommended a reduction of animal-based foods. Instead of animal products, the Canadian government recommends eating more fruit, vegetables, and other fresh produce.

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