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Teething symptoms can be very uncomfortable for baby and very distressing for parents. However, they are many things parents can do to alleviate their child’s discomfort. Giving your child a teething biscuit can be a tasty, nutritional treat, as well as helping your child to learn to feed itself.

A few years ago, teething biscuits did have a somewhat bad reputation. Many teething biscuits that were on the market contained preservatives, salt and way too much sugar. Giving your child a teething biscuit was no better than giving them junk food. Thankfully, things have changed. Baby food manufacturers finally woke and realised that they had to make wholesome, nutritious and safe teething biscuits if they were going to stay in business. Today’s teething biscuits are full of organic ingredients and contain very little sugar and salt - sometimes non at all. Some of the best brands of teething biscuit include Earth’s Best, which comes in barley and wheat versions. Another good brand of teething biscuit comes from Healthy Times, which makes biscuits in vanilla and maple flavors.

Some child experts also expressed reservations about the benefits of giving your baby a biscuit to chew on at such a young age. They pointed out that a child of teething age didn’t require any further nutrients that could not be given through beast or bottle milk. They were also, perhaps, influenced by the poor quality of the teething biscuits on the market. However, history has shown that parents have given their babies biscuits or bread to chew on during teeth - there are written records stating this from about 3,000 years ago. Surely, such an ancient practice can’t be bad for babies? Recently, more enlightened child experts point to the educational value of giving your baby a biscuit to alleviate teething symptoms, as chewing on teething biscuits help your child to learn to feed itself.

When choosing a suitable teething biscuit you should that the biscuit will not break up in your baby’s mouth as this can cause choking. It’s a good idea to try out the biscuit yourself before giving it to your child. Ideally, teething biscuits should dissolve in the mouth and not break up. Most importantly, always supervise your child when they have a teething biscuit.

Teething biscuits are great at helping to alleviate teething pains. Today, you can buy high quality, organic and nutritious teething biscuits in many stores. However, the best teething biscuit you can give your baby is one you’ve made yourself. I’ll leave you with this teething biscuit recipe.

Ingredients:

1 beaten egg yolk
3 Tbsp maple syrup or molasses (May be omitted)
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 Tbsp oil
1/4 cup milk
1 Tbsp uncooked oatmeal
1 cup flour (white, wheat or combo)
1 Tbsp soy flour
1 Tbsp wheat germ
1 Tbsp non-fat dry milk.

Directions:
Blend wet ingredients, add dry ingredients. Dough will be stiff. Roll dough thin
and cut into strips or desired shapes.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 minutes on ungreased cookie sheet.
They can be made without the last 3 ingredients, but they add to the nutritional value.

Enjoy!

Robin O’Brien is founder of a website dedicated to baby teething. There, you can learn everything from teething symptoms to teething remedies.

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There are presently two types of teeth whitening treatments that are open to you.

Actually, the difference lies more on the procedure rather than the treatment yourself. And I’ll let you find out for yourself as you read the following paragraphs.

Over The Counter Teeth Whitening Treatments
If you’re saving up for a lot of expenses that usually comes at the end of the month - read: utility bills, credit card payments, mortgage payments and the likes - then maybe, you just have to do with over the counter teeth whitening treatments. But don’t be so glum because it’s not that bad.

The main difference between over the counter teeth whitening treatments and the other is just that in this case, you’ll be the one wearing the white coat. But hey, if you’ve got faith in your abilities, there’s nothing wrong with that, right? And at least you’ll be able to save on money and time. Professional teeth whitening treatment could take forever. You know how some dentists are, ever the perfectionists, wanting to whiten everything, even the deepest recesses of your teeth, something that not even your husband or wife would be able to notice.

There are two primary types of over the counter teeth whitening treatments and these are bleaching solutions and whitening toothpastes. And because this type of teeth whitening treatment is also known as do it yourself and at home teeth whitening treatment, understand that it’s all up to you how the procedure goes. If in doubt of your capabilities, you could always ask for your friend’s help. Anyway, it’s just the measurements that matter most so just remember that using too little of the whitening product is infinitely better than using too much which could lead to unwanted complications.

Professional Teeth Whitening Treatments
But let’s just say that you’re blessed in terms of finances and your only problem in life is your very yellow teeth. Right on. There’s only one thing to do then - and that’s not to mess anymore with your teeth and let a professional handle the problem. Let them do what they do best and all you have to do is sit back, open your mouth, relax and wait for the mirror to show you your new shiny white teeth.

Grace Palce is writing articles about tooth whitening and natural remedies.

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Speed dating - want a successful evening? Be warned, 3 out of 5 UK men & women say stained, grotty teeth are a complete turn-off!

New research shows that singletons are flocking to speed dating events across the globe in their quest to find Mr or Ms right. Yet, they may be forgetting that small but crucial things like a clean white smile are ruining their chances of making the right impression on the night with the opposite sex!

In a world where everyone wishes for a 25th hour, speed dating has become one of the hottest ways to meet that very special person in just one night. With this in mind, Smart Dating UK has commissioned new research to discover just how important white teeth and a bright smile can be when creating a first impression.

The report shows that over 60% of speed daters said that they wouldn’t give a person with stained or yellow teeth the time of day, and 70% are first attracted to someone by their smile. With speed dating allowing just three short minutes to create a lasting impression, Tracey Cox, TV’s dating expert reveals her ‘top tips‘ on how to make a get noticed when it counts:

Step 1. Double up on the smiles:

Smiling is contagious and it’s the quickest, most subtle way to show interest without looking desperate. Greet them with a broad, friendly grin, which shows all your teeth.

Step 2. Look at their mouth loads:

The more we’re attracted to someone, the more time we spend looking at their mouth. It’s a very, very sexy gesture because the person can’t help but think I wonder if they’re imagining what it would be like to kiss me?

Step 3. Put a pen in your mouth or stroke your lips:

If you’ve got great teeth, you’re effectively pointing to one of your best assets. Plus you’re sending a pseudo sexual signal because mouths are an erotic zone.

Step 4. Use the killer threesome:

Combine a smile, leaning forward and a touch and you’ve sent the clearest signal you find them attractive.

What’s more, the speed dating research shows that a smile wins first time, every time with 1 in 3 people in the UK claiming that they judge a person by their smile. Catherine Zeta Jones’ pearly whites were voted ‘the most perfect smile’ by over a third of women, but lets face it she pays a small fortune for those dazzlers. Yet, looking after our teeth doesn’t have to cost the earth, Dr Julian Chen, (the man who knows teeth - Dental Consultant) advises:

“We all know that coffee and red wine are two of the worst culprits for causing stained teeth. However, by attempting to include alternatives like white wine or herbal tea means we don’t have to live in complete abstinence from our creature comforts. There are also quick and easy ways to reverse teeth staining the professional way or now via teeth whitening products available over the counter.”

Don’t forget, white teeth and a bright smile are just as important in an interview situation. 1 in 10 people in the UK would think twice about employing someone with stained teeth, so maximising your smile not only helps you land Mr or Ms Right, but also the career you’re chasing, because after all creating the right first impression counts in all situations.

Happy speed dating!

Paul Benbow writes for Smart Dating UK, a UK speed dating company focused on creating friendly and relaxed dating parties. Match guaranteed, or free entry offered to next event.

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