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Dental Cleaning During Pregnancy

Activities that are often part of your normal routine — eating sushi, coloring your hair or riding your bike — may be potentially dangerous when you’re pregnant. In fact, so many things are potential risks during pregnancy that it’s easy to become paranoid about safe activities like getting your teeth cleaned.

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How to Help a Child Who Is Terrified of the Dentist

A trip to the dentist causes some children fear and anxiety. Helping your child face his fears of the dentist makes the regular check-ups more tolerable for everyone involved. Whether the anxiety stems from a negative experience or a fear of the unknown, addressing the cause helps your child work through his fear. Your child’s personality and method of dealing with fear also play a role in conquering the dreaded trip to the dentist.

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How to Clean a Brick Fireplace

A clean fireplace not only looks better, it works better and is safer to use. Ash buildup inside the chimney is a potential fire hazard. The exterior of your fireplace also suffers from ash buildup. Ash clings to the brick, making it look dingy and dull. The longer you wait between cleanings, the more ash coats the brick and the harder it is to remove. Clean your fireplace regularly to ensure it operates safely and to keep the brick looking vibrant. Take your fireplace from drab to fab in just a few steps.