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Use these packing tips for summer vacations
The most difficult part of going
on vacation is deciding what to
pack. It’s often complicated by the
need to pack not only your clothing
but the whole family’s. Frequently,
we lose some of the zest for going
because it is so difficult to decide
what to take.
Bringing the right clothing has a
lot to do with how much fun you
have. The clothing in your suitcase
is your vacation wardrobe, and un
less you go shopping, it is all you
have to choose from while you’re
traveling. If the weather turns
stormy or you find yourself on the
beach but have no swim suit, you
may lose out on some of the fun. A
poorly planned travel wardrobe may
affect the mood of the trip and even
ruin the whole vacation.
It’s impossible to outguess the
weather anytime of the year, but a
little homework about the area, pre
cautions for “just-in-case,” and
traveler’s checks or a major credit
card to purchase emergency supplies
may be your smartest move.
Most often packing lighter is bel
ter but that means you need to pack
smarter and your wardrobe varies
with location, of course. If you’re
spending seven days on the beach,
you need only a swimsuit or two,
t Michael L
Kinsley
dentist I
Recession
of gums can
cause pain
It is not at all unusual for-somo
one to pay a visit to their dentist
because of sensitive teeth. Com
monly, the patient will report that
they believe they have a cavity and
want the dentist to “Check it out.”
Often the sensitivity is caused by
gum recession and not tooth decay.
Many people arc over zealous in
their daily toothbrushing activities.
Instead of dutifully removing
plaque, these people attack their
teeth as though they were sanding
furniture. The results of brushing
too vigorously or pressing floss
into the gums, are receding gums
and exposed tooth roots. Since the
root surface has no insulating and
protecting enamel, its exposure is
often the cause of sensitivity to
cold food and drink or pain upon
toothbrushing. And without enamel
or gums to cover it up, the root
surface is more prone to decay.
The American Denial Hygiene
Association recommends that, after
having a check-up, stick to the fol
lowing guidelines:
• Select a toothbrush with soft,
nylon, rounded bristles.
• Place the brush at a 45 degree
angle to the teeth, with bristles
pointed toward the gum.
• Gently massage your gums
with the brush and then roll the
bristles toward the edge of the
teeth.
• Brush two to three times daily
for up to five minutes each time.
• Replace toothbrushes every
three months or when bristles be
come frayed.
• Move floss gently between
teeth until it’s slightly below the
gum line. Then carefully work the
floss up and down, following the
shape of the tooth.
These are very good suggestions
to prevent gum recession, tooth
sensitivity or loss of attachment
tissue, but what can be done to
help alleviate the pain that is
already present?
Your dentist may recommend a
special toothpaste. Dental treatment
may include a procedure called ion
tophoresis where fluride is electron
ically driven into an exposed tooth
root. Somewhat more predictable
and commonly used technique is to
bond plastic filling material to the
exposed tooth root to simulate
enamel and offer a protective barrier
against painful stimulus. In more
severe cases of sensitivity, a root
canal can be done to remove the
nerve of the tooth.
these solutions are a few of the
possibilities. Be sure to visit your
dentist for specific and individual
ized recommendations.
towels, lotion, sun and wind protec
tion, and a cover. Easy! But if
you’re going to Alaska, you need
coats, boots, protection and more
protection. Most of this is common
sense and goes with the territory.
But be smart. If you will be hiking
a lot, don’t buy new boots that
aren’t broken in for hiking or you’ll
spend most of the time soaking
sore feet. Some tours provide gear
that is needed for the event you will
be participating in. Check with
your tour guide, travel agent, or
where you have arranged accommo-
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dations for information. It may be
less expensive to rent than to pur
chase clothing and needed articles
you may not use once you return
home.
When children go along, allow
them to be responsible for packing,
but sit down with them and make a
list. Then as they pack, they can
check it off. This helps them take
responsibility for themselves and
the vacation and takes some of the
pressure off of you. You don’t
spend your time packing, unpack
ing and checking for things they
need. You can also make an
assessment of what needs to be
laundered or purchased before the
trip. Soft-sided duffel bags arc great
for each child to own, pack and care
for during the trip.
Family news 3B
If you arc taking babies or elderly
who need paper products, you may
prefer purchasing them along the
way rather than packing a supply.
Never leave empty handed, of
course. You don’t want to be in an
emergency situation and discover
there is no store in the area. When
using paper diapers and products,
buy ecologically approved. Be kind
to your fellow travelers as well, and
take care to dispose of any traveling
trash rather than leave it on the road
for another traveler to deal with.
Most of us have limited space to
Journal
carry luggage or we can’t physically
handle a lot of baggage. A good -
size suitcase and an over -nighlcr or
garment bag is enough for most va
cations. Some light packers do well
with a duffel bag. Pack what you
need, some of what you want and
leave the rest home. Be wise in
packing what you want and make a
plan.
A wardrobe plan depends a great
deal on where you are going and
what you arc going to do. A list is
very helpful and eliminates frustra-
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