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Divorce vs Separation: What’s the Difference?

The pain of a marriage ending is one of the most difficult things most people will ever experience. It is a devastating life event that has the potential to ruin not only your relationships but leave you financially destitute. Divorce is one of the leading cause of depression and bankruptcy in the United States for good reason. It can quite literally rip your entire life in half and leave you to pick up the pieces.Given how serious and irrevocable a step divorce is, you may be thinking about separation instead. Before making this decision, you must understand the differences between separation and divorce. The finality of divorce is well known, and at that time your legal relationship with your spouse will be fully dissolved. There may be some circumstances where this is not ideal. Many spouses have joint property or business ventures that would need to be sold and divided as community property, and that may be a financial move that would benefit neither partner.A separat…

Can Tooth Decay be Reversed?

Tooth decay is a common problem across the globe. In fact, tooth decay is the top reason people visit dentists each year. With that being said, many people wonder whether or not tooth decay can be reversed once the process has begun. Well, the answer is not as cut and dry as most would hope. In some cases, tooth decay can be reversed, but in the vast majority of cases, the best action is preventive measures to slow or stop the process of tooth decay.FluorideFlouride has some efficacy in helping to actually reverse early tooth decay. Flouride, a mineral, can prevent mineral loss, and help to fortify the enamel on the tooth. While it cannot really reverse advanced tooth decay, many experts agree that fluoride treatments can help prevent further damage, and, in mild cases, prevent tooth decay that has already begun.Before starting fluoride treatments, or using a mouthwash rich in fluoride you should speak to your dentist about the health of your teeth. Some individ…

Gingivitis Symptoms and Treatment

There are three main symptoms of gingivitis. The first one of these symptoms is going to be trench mouth. Most of the time, this is going to mean that your gums are bleeding or starting to swell. You might also have some very bad breath and pain in your gums. This means that your gums are going to appear to have a gray color to them. The pointed part of your gums that is in between the teeth will become flat, which is going to accommodate more to the dead tissue inside of the gums.

The second one of these symptoms of gingivitis is the recession of the gums or loose teeth. The longer that you have gingivitis, the more that your gums are going to recede. Therefore, they are no longer going to be able to support the bone structure that you are going to need for your teeth to stay in your mouth. This means that you might end up having to get dentures but they might need to be fitted several times for your mouth. This could also change the…

8 Ways Window Tinting Can Keep Cooling Costs Down

You may have read somewhere that residential window tinting can save you money on your cooling costs. Well, according to the website energy.gov, this is certainly true. Window tinting is listed as an energy-efficient window treatment. 40% of the heat buildup in the home comes in through it's windows. Window film helps by blocking the heat and harmful UV rays that cause furniture and carpeting to fade or look bleached in spots.During summer one of the biggest expenses of the month is your cooling bill. One of the best ways to lower your cooling costs is to not use your air conditioner as often, but that may be an impossible task depending on where you live. Of course the less you use of something, the less it costs. What you can do, if you can't turn off your air conditioner completely, is to lower the thermostat a few degrees during the hottest part of the day. Covering sun-facing windows in the afternoon blocks heat and keeps down humidity making your cooling system work m…

Fun Things to Do Besides Games at a Baby Shower

So many baby showers seem to revolve around the same games. If you're looking to break away from the tradition of playing games there's actually a lot of low cost, and low maintenance activities you can do that'll keep your guests entertained. Here's a list of fun and memorable things to do at a baby shower that doesn't involve games, opening gifts, and eating.Gender Reveal One of the most exciting things to do besides games at a baby shower is to have the gender reveal right there at the party. Have your doctor write down boy or girl on a piece of paper, put it in an envelope, and give it to the person in charge of the baby shower. They can create a fun way to reveal the gender at the baby shower.One way to reveal the gender is to have the inside of the cake blue or pink. They could also fill a big box with blue or pink balloons. At the party the parent, or parents will open the box to have the gender revealing balloons float out.Video MessageWith moder…

5 Reasons Why You Need an Employment Lawyer

Employment law is the field of law that covers the legal relationship between an employer and employee.Employment law deals with the employees' right to collectively bargain and workplace safety issues.Disputes over the minimum wage, maximum working hours and, importantly, civil rights and discriminatory hiring practices are all within the purview of an employment lawyer.Workplace Discrimination and EEOC You should contact an employment lawyer if you feel that you have been discriminated against based on your race, gender or disability.The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is a federal agency that specifically looks into cases of workplace discrimination.In 2011, the EEOC added sex discrimination to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. This means that employers aren't legally allowed to discriminate against you for reasons of sexual orientation.If you suffered discrimination or sexual harassment from an employer based on your religion, age, or ethnicity…

Drug Testing in the Workplace

Drug testing has become a regular part of the screening process for many different jobs. In some professions, specifically those in the safety-industry, namely transportation, law enforcement, or any job that requires you to drive on company time, the employer can ask for random drug tests at any time without notice. According to a recent study, about 71% of employers conducted some form of pre-screening drug tests before hiring an employee. Only 29% responded that they had absolutely no drug testing done prior to hiring an employee, or during their employment. Because drug screening is such a regular part of the employment process, it is necessary to know your rights, as a potential employee when it comes to drug testing.

What are the Rules Regarding Pre-screening Drug Tests?

Specific rules and regulations for drug testing may vary from state to state, but the majority of states agree t…

Getting Your Elderly Loved One to Bathe

When helping to care for an elderly loved one you want to maintain the person's dignity, privacy, and independence while promoting safe and sanitary habits. Many elderly people are reluctant to bathe or shower for a variety of reasons and caretakers should approach this situation carefully. How do you encourage your loved one to bathe or shower more regularly without sounding disrespectful? What is the best method to encourage showering or bathing? What equipment may we need to make showering and bathing safe? Every elderly individual is different and there are a variety of reasons many struggle with regular showering and bathing. We suggest that caretakers: Provide as much privacy as is safely possible. Many elderly people are reluctant to shower because of a lack of privacy.Keep supplies stocked. An elderly loved one may be hesitant to shower or bathe if supplies are running low or are out. Make sure there are plenty of towels, washcloths, soap, and shampoo on hand at all…

How Does a Tooth Decay?

For many people, the thought of having dentures makes them follow their dentists’ orders and brush their teeth regularly. However, it’s still important to know how teeth decay in the first place. Each tooth has three layers. The center of the tooth is where the blood vessels and nerves are. It’s called the pulp. The dentin is the middle layer of the tooth. The part that you see is the enamel.

Tooth decay involves damage to the tooth when bacteria, or germs, in your mouth make acids. These acids actually eat away at your tooth’s enamel until there is a hole. This hole is a cavity. The tooth decay causes symptoms like infection, tooth loss and pain.

How a Tooth Decays

Step 1: The Beginning

You start by eating food or drinking a beverage with acid. Plaque, which contains, bacteria, forms on your teeth. This creates an acidic environ…

Is it Possible to Reverse Tooth Decay?

Tooth decay is the number one cause of dental visits. Tooth decay is a major issue because, for many people, there are no signs until a cavity appears in one or more teeth. While a cavity must be filled, and it can not be reversed, there are ways to reverse tooth decay, or prevent the problem from becoming worse and causing more cavities. We've collected five tips that will help you reverse tooth decay.1. Change What You Drink Drinking coffee, sodas, and other sugar-laden beverages are bad for the teeth. The acid in coffee can breakdown the protective coating on teeth, and sugar-based drinks combine with plaque to create a film over the tooth that will wear away at the enamel and cause cavities. Dentists suggest sticking to water for beverages. When you aren't drinking water, consider using a straw. A straw will help the liquid bypass the surface of the teeth, where it does the most damage.2. Check with Your Primary Care DoctorSpeaking to your primary care doctor abou…