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What should you do if you lose a permanent tooth?

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There are two main ways you can lose a tooth: you will either undergo an extraction by your dentist or a nasty accident can result in you losing a tooth. Unfortunately, for many, the latter seems to be the more common scenario. 

If you do lose a permanent tooth, however, the damage can be repaired. If you act quickly, then there’s a better chance your dentist will even be able to save the tooth. So, here’s what to do if you lose a tooth.

Hold onto your tooth

It might sound unpleasant, but you want to hold onto your lost tooth. Once you’ve checked yourself over for injuries, then try to locate the missing tooth. However, you want to make sure to pick it up carefully and lift it by the crown, so as not to damage the root. 

If the tooth is dirty, continue to hold it by the crown and rinse it with milk. You want to keep the tooth moist also, either by dropping it into a glass of milk or carefully placing it between the cheek and gums. 

You can even try placing the tooth back into its socket, so long as it isn’t forced. Carefully push the tooth into the socket with your fingers, place it above the socket and close your mouth slowly. Once the tooth is level with your other teeth, hold it in place or bite down gently. If, however, your tooth will not go back into its socket then just keep it moist like mentioned above. 

Contact your dentist straight away

Losing a tooth is a dental emergency, so you want to contact your dentist right away. If your dental surgery is out of hours, still call as they might have instructions on their voicemail for what to do in the event of an emergency. Depending on your location, you can also look for an Emergency Dentist In London so you can get checked out right away and receive treatment should it be needed. 

It’s important to get help straight away if you have lost a tooth, and when you see your dentist, they will be able to decide the best treatment action. The sooner you can see a dentist, the better chance there is of saving the tooth. If you’ve managed to place your tooth back in its socket, then your dentist will check it’s in the right position and correct it if needed. For any tooth you’ve brought in milk for example, will be cleaned and the put back into socket. 

What if I lose a tooth and it’s damaged? 

Not all cases of a lost tooth are simple. Sometimes, it can be complicated, for example if your tooth or bone is broken. Again, it is important you contact your dentist straight away and get help for such a dental emergency. 

Your dentist will then be able to advise on the best treatment. Some cases may involve undergoing a root canal, while others might require composite bonds or dental implants. This will depend on the damage caused. Following your treatment, your dentist should then examine the tooth again in three to six months. 

 

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Make travelling with children easier

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Travelling with children can be a trying experience. Tears and tantrums are a regular fixture and little ones tend to get easily bored. To help you make your next journey go more smoothly, follow our handy tips to ease your frazzled nerves.

The first – and arguably most important – step is to decide where to go. When the children are older, you can be more adventurous with your choices, but while they are young, hotels with childcare are invaluable. For older children, it is a good idea to book a hotel which has a variety of activities available that will keep them entertained – tennis courts, swimming pools and games rooms are all great options.

Think about what you can do when you get there. What does your destination have? If your children are toddlers or pre-schoolers, you might want to make sure there is a playground nearby. Select hotels even have toys available for kids to use. If there is a beach at your destination, then make sure you pack a bucket and spade. 

For the journey, as well as the holiday itself, essentials include books, crayons, paper and favourite toys. By downloading TV shows and cartoons from iPlayer or a similar streaming site before you leave, you can access them while you’re away, even if you don’t have an internet connection.

Packing for children can create its own list of complications. With only two adults, it can be a lot to carry. My husband and I usually take backpacks as that leaves our hands free. If you have a pram utilise it as much as you can but know that it will have to be folded down to be put in a car or plane. You can give children little backpacks if they want. It can carry a snack and a favourite toy. Suitcases with wheels are also handy. If you have a baby, I find baby slings invaluable. You can then have a rucksack too: I find it balances out the weight nicely. 

When my husband and I go on holiday we try to pack as little as possible. Sure, it would be nice to have a lot of outfit choices but space is limited so I find a pair of jeans with lots of t-shirts work. I usually bring one dress. A pair of sandals and a pair of trainers work well too. Minimalism is your friend when you have children.

Book your transport to the airport. Check out these airport transfers from Liverpool to Manchester and book in advance. The easiest way to make travelling with children easier is to be as organised as possible. It is also helpful to have any liquids in clear plastic bags before you get to the airport. A freezer bag works well. Another tip I have might be a little controversial but bribery is your friend when it comes to your kids! Have biscuits or chocolate on hand to help with any meltdowns. You might not let them have those kinds of treats usually, but, hey, on holiday different rules apply.

Make sure you have packed enough nappies and bottles. I find taking a training seat is a very good idea. This helps children go to the loo when they are somewhere new. This is especially important if you have just started potty training as little things can set children back.

Good luck on your travels. I hope you have a wonderful holiday.

 

Collaboration with Cyllenius.

My Writing Process – Juliette Quenin

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I was born in France but I travelled and lived in many countries as a child and as a teenager. I always had two certainties in life. One was that I wanted to be a creative, artistic person and the other one was that I wanted to live in London. I have now fulfilled both those dreams so I am a happy person. I have tried my hand at different creative mediums. I studied acting in Paris, I sang Opera for a few years and I have done a cinema school. As such I directed a couple of short films and worked on other fellow students’ short films. But writing has always been a constant passion of mine and since in London (nearly 12 years now), I have dedicated myself to playwriting.

What you have written past and present?

Over a period of 10 years I have written 8 full length plays. The Beauty of the Cactus Flower talks about the difficulties of being a woman in this age and time. Dear Wallis is about a teenager revolting against an abusive alcoholic mother. My play Sugar talks about the strong bond in between a grandmother and a granddaughter and the healing power of baking. 430 King’s Road, An Urban Odyssey tells the story of the punk movement’s birth, narrated as a Greek Tragedy. Little Wing exposes the difficult relationship between two brothers carrying the burden of a past accident. Womb’s talks about the demolition of buildings and key historic buildings in the Soho Conservation area and the impact this has on the local residents. Catsville tackles the problem of animal hoarding and loss. And my last play is still a work in progress, so I won’t be talking about it today.

What are you promoting now?

I have decided to self-produce and direct one of my plays. Little Wing, the story of the two brothers, is going to be on stage at the Jack Studio Theatre in London from the 7th of April till the 18th of April 2020. I have produced and directed short films and readings before, but this is a very different adventure and I am very excited about it. Hopefully this will be the beginning of a new modus operandi: Part time playwright/part time director.

Do you plan or just write?

Years ago, I used to just write. Not anymore. I miss this very spontaneous way of working because it can produce beautiful and poetic writing but I have noticed that in terms of storyline I would get stuck, sometimes finding myself in a cul-de-sac. I wanted to take my writing to the next level, so I started planning. Now, as far as I am concerned, the work is less spontaneous but much more structured and of course playwriting is about structure, structure and more structure.

What about word count?

For me as a playwright, it is more about number of pages. I know that when I hit the 70 pages mark (knowing that a page of dialogue is more or less 1 minute and half on stage) I have a play that is about 1 hour and 30 minutes long, so then I can relax, before starting a new draft.

How do you do your structure?

The play and the subject matter command it really. My plays are rarely about big dramatic situations and twists, so I am not worrying too much about the climax for instance. Of course there is always a climax, but mine tend to be quite subtle. I tend to favor two act plays. They work well for me. I’ve learned through the years that a scene did not need to be of a certain caliber and length, that it’s all about balance and rhythm. I have studied music for many years and I love the idea that my plays are like scores. 

What do you find hard about writing?

Endings! It’s always hard to finish a piece. It’s like a little death and I don’t like that. Also, the time in between two plays is a difficult one for me. I get crippled with doubts, I become a bit crazy. Will I ever be able to put pen on paper again? I have a few coping mechanisms now but it’s still difficult. One thing I don’t have, fingers crossed, is the famous writer’s block.

What do you love about writing?

The craft. It puts me in a zone like nothing else does. Nothing makes me happier than a well-produced page of dialogue. I love this wordsmith business. I fancy myself as a lacemaker, only it’s with words and sentences. Beautifully written pieces can move me to tears (more that the content of the play itself actually). For that reason, I am a big fan of Jean Cocteau, J. M. Barrie,  Edmond Rostand and William Shakespeare for instance. I recently reread Hamlet. Everything, absolutely everything you need to know about plays and playwriting is in there. And if I dare say, everything you need to know about life!

Advice for other writers?

Do the 1%, which is present yourself to the page consistently and preferably at the same time of the day, and the universe will do the 99% left, which is inspiration, willingness and the courage to push forward. Drink lots of water, exercise (I’m not very good at that myself) because sitting hours in front of the computer can be hard on the body. If it’s a first draft, don’t indulge in endless rewriting (that’s a tough one). And don’t give up! My production company is called Five Minutes Before the Miracle (short for Don’t give up five minutes before the miracle!) which is a constant reminder that one needs to be perseverant in life. That’s the key.

 

Old El Paso believes hot air (conversation) will power facets of their pop up restaurant – let’s make it happen, eh?

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OLD EL PASO OPENS POP UP RESTAURANT to be  POWERED BY DINERS’ CONVERSATION

 Old El Paso FajitaFriday Pop-Up at 4 Brushfield Street, Spitalfields, E1 6AN

 Friday 20th September, 7pm start  Cost: Free. On a first come, first serve basis

 

 

Old El Paso is opening a pop up restaurant in which the diners’ conversation, chat and laughter will generate small amounts of measurable electricity that, once channelled through converters, will actually power certain elements of the restaurant – including the warming of your fajita!

 

The whole restaurant has been designed and created to fuel conversation on what Old El Paso is naming National Fajita Friday –  a day they want to encourage the nation to sit and eat with their friends and family. And to keep the banter alive within the restaurant there will be a push button at each table which will dispense a card with a conversation starter on it. Even the fajitas will have thought provoking questions ‘toasted’ onto them and the restaurant will also be styled with neon signs and Mexican street art featuring fun questions to help keep the conversation flowing.

 

Using piezoelectric technology and specialist microphones positioned at each individual table, the more conversation the table engages in, the more electrical volts they produce. These volts are then connected to a virtual battery.

 

And as the battery fills up and reaches certain voltage levels, it will unlock elements and rewards for the table such as a margherita tap and even the ambiance of the table lighting.

 

But if conversation runs out then the battery will start to discharge. So get talking else you might not get your food!

 

Lionel Morgado, spokesperson for Old El Paso says, “There are many benefits for family and friends connecting over a meal. But we undertook research which revealed that a shocking 22% of British families sit and eat dinner together less than twice a week, with 8% admitting that they never sit and share dinner together. And even when they do make the effort, there are distractions from things like mobile phones and the TV.”

 

“So we wanted to create a fun space where friends and family are encouraged, and rewarded for really connecting in a meaningful way with one another over a delicious meal. And when people sit together over Mexican it creates happy noise and genuine connections. Everyone has to roll up their sleeves, catch the drips, dive in with their hands and pass the guac around. It fills your heart as well as your belly! he concludes.”

 

They’ll be a prize for the table which generates the most amount of electricity during the evening.

 

Open to the public for one night on a first come, first serve basis, the restaurant will serve a starter of loaded nachos, a choice of meat and vegetarian fajitas for main, followed by a dessert, all accompanied by a limited number of alcoholic and soft drinks for free. 

 

Tables for 6 will be available. Evening starts at 7pm.

 

The Wallflower Wager By Tessa Dare reviewed by Natalie Jayne Peeke

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Lady Penelope Campion is beautiful, kind and compassionate. She takes pity on lost or wounded animals from abandoned kittens to goats and parrots. Her home is full of animals that she loves to dote on. By society’s standards Lady Penelope is strange and thus she has the reputation of a spinster despite her young age and decent standing.

Gabriel Duke clawed his way from the horrors of a workhouse to become a handsome, wealthy young man with the reputation of being the Duke of Ruin. He despises high society and he wants to get even. When he stumbles across his new and utterly gorgeous neighbour, Gabriel is bewitched by her beauty. He also sees an opportunity to make an immense profit on his new property, after all, people would pay a pretty penny to live next door to a Lady.

An unannounced visit from Penelope’s aunt, however, turns not only her life upside down but threatens to ruin Gabriel’s plan because such are the concerns of the older woman at Penelope’s way of life, she sets certain conditions for improvement, or , Penelope’s older brother will collect her, and return her to the  family home in Cumberland. Penelope has just 3 weeks to introduce her aunt’s conditions: a new wardrobe, attend social events such as the opera and –  to be rid of all her animals.

Penelope ropes in the help of unenthusiastic Gabriel, but if she has to leave, he realises his potential for making money based on the fact that Lady Penelope Campion is a neighbour will be over.

What will happen? Will they truly fall for one another, will the truth of Gabriel’s plan be revealed or will he change his mind? Will she be dragged off home as the family spinster, strange in her ways? Is there a solution to it all?

A beautiful and sexy read, as an animal lover I could completely relate to Lady Penelope and her devotion to animals. I enjoyed the writing style of Tessa Dare I was absolutely absorbed in the lives of both Lady Penelope and Gabriel.

A must read for fans of Jodi Picoult and those that have enjoyed previous books by Tessa Dare

 

Published 5th September 2019

Paperback £7.99

 

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LeapFrog’s Smart Sizzling BBQ Grill gets 10/10 from our tester: by Annie Clarke

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Every so often the Frost Magazine review team get a real belter of a toy to review and fortunately we have several testers of a certain age. This time Miss Delilah drew the lucky straw. And this reviewer is a very popular Grandma.

 

 

Once it was all up and running (not a difficult job) in she pitched, loving it from the first get-go. Everything was accessible, and designed to fit hands from two to five years of age. It’s vibrant colours and replication of the sounds of BBQ cooking made her feel it was familiar, and at the same time, grown up.

LeapFrog’s Smart Sizzling BBQ Grill comes with eight pieces of food, from an aubergine and steak through to prawns, mushrooms and even peppers. The colourful and friendly toy features accessories for cooking and a light-up grill. Great for playtime and learning, because LeapFrog Smart Sizzling BBQ Grill will teach children from 2-5 years food names, numbers & colours.

Children can set different grilling temperatures, hear fun cooking sounds or jam along to the music and sing-along songs.

Delilah placed a piece of food on the interactive pretend skewer and the BBQ told her what the food was and the  colour. 

As luck would have it over this Bank Holiday, the weather has been splendid so both the LeapFrog BBQ and daddy’s have been busy out on the decking, preparing feasts so she felt really important.

The grill even knows if the heat is too high and asks to have the dial turned to a lower number, whilst also saying safety phrases. Delilah pressed the fun ‘ignition’ button for grilling suggestions,  melodies, phrases and sound effects.

If the Smart Sizzling BBQ Grill is making you hungry for more, then take a look at the recipe inspiration from best-selling family food and nutrition author, Annabel Karmel. These  inviting recipes all use ingredients that feature in the LeapFrog Smart Sizzling BBQ Grill.

With three to choose from; BBQ Beef Fajitas, Super Sizzling BBQ Salmon and Zingy Pineapple Salad Boats,  (the last was one Delilah’s dad tried, successfully) you can be sure that the whole family will be eating well this late  summer.

The LeapFrog Smart Sizzling BBQ Grill will be one sure way to fire up kids’ imaginations as they ‘cook’ alongside mum or dad during a fun weekend BBQ or family celebration.

This would be great even for a Christmas present, because it’s small but robust enough to have in the house, as you can see from the photos, and very much a pro-active toy. Good stuff.

RRP £49.99
Available from: Argos, Amazon, Smyths and more

Recipes available here:

SISTER SCRIBES: KIRSTEN HESKETH WRITING ON THE RUN

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I’m writing this a service station halfway up the M6 – en route to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival where I am singing on Saturday with the Rock Choir. (I know!)

To be fair, this particular writing session was prompted and necessitated by the email I received when I pulled into Sandbach services and turned my phone back on. Had I remembered that my latest Sister Scribe missive was due like now …?

But I got me to thinking about how I love writing out and about. I do a lot of it. Part of this is due to sharing a home with teens and a newly retired husband. I love them all to distraction – but without the luxury of my own dedicated writing lair, distraction is often the operative word. It can be really hard to concentrate on my WIP when the children are on holiday and demanding my attention and hubbie wants to involve me in his plans. Far easier to decamp to a convenient coffee shop and give myself over totally to my project.

Sister Scribes write cafe-style

And what a buzz it is. I love it all – being amongst – but not with – people who demand and expect nothing of me, the background chatter, people watching, coffee and CAKE. Best of all, I find, is writing in a café with other writers. That really is the crème de la crème. For me, this happens most often during the school holidays – not just because it is when I need most to escape – but because so many of my writing buddies are teachers. We have our favourite venue – Coppa Club in Sonning – and our favourite table; the big round one in the corner with ample plugs for everyone. This particular table is in hot demand – and we used to amuse ourselves with elaborate plots for how we might secure it (you could tell what genre we were writing by our suggestions!) Then we worked out we could just book it in advance!

I asked a couple of my fellow writers what they most like about these writing sessions. For writer and poet Becci Fearnley, author of Octopus Medicine, it is all about the support. ‘I would probably get more writing done at home,’ she admits, ‘but discussing my progress, sharing in triumph and failure and even just the quiet company of people who understand you are all very much needed in the life of a writer. Writing can be a lonely business and we all need allies.’ Claire Dyer, author of The Last Day and The Perfect Affair agrees, although for her, the background noise can be an issue. (Note to cafes; sometimes the ‘background’ music can be very insistent). ‘I do enjoy the camaraderie of writing with others,’ she says. ‘There’s something collegiate and nurturing about it – and the coffee and breakfasts are scrummy.’

I think that’s it. Writing in cafes with other writers nourishes body, soul and our creative output. More than once, a brief discussion on something I didn’t even really know I was struggling with has been magically solved by a ‘chance’ comment, a plot hole closed or a character developed. Sometimes we muse that advances are being eroded and waistlines expanded, but – hey – everyone knows that you have to suffer for your art, don’t they?

And today, once skinny latte and a toasted sandwich later, my article is complete, and I am ready to hit the motorway again. I’ll proof it in another service station somewhere south of Glasgow and then hit the road for the final push to Edinburgh.

Newby Teas and Matthew Williamson Collaborate to Create Pure Hedonism reviewed by Dr Kathleen Thompson

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‘Cuppa anyone?’ Considering we English claim tea as an integral part of our culture, we frequently sell ourselves short. ‘Builder’s tea’ really doesn’t count.  There are so many different varieties, which can be blended in many different ways.  Even the time of year when the leaves are plucked matters, with first flush tea, consisting of the youngest, most tender part of the plants, has a special flavour, reflected in the cost.

Like a good wine, a great tea can command a very high price and the taste and numerous health benefit claims of different teas are appreciated in tea-growing countries such as India and China, where tea-houses will offer you an incredible number of varieties and blends depending on your taste and needs.

In the UK we have been palmed off with cheap tea bags for too long. A good friend, who grew up on a Tea Plantation in Assam told me that these are often filled with tea dust, left over after processing the decent stuff. Is that all you’re worth?

You can get a very nice quality tea without paying the earth – just as you don’t necessarily have to splash out on a Château Lafitte to enjoy a good red.

So why not pop that supermarket special offer back on the shelf where it belongs, and head to the Newby website?

They have a large range of teas – green, black, flowering and many others, including caffeine-free such as rooibos.

Newby have just announced a collaboration with Matthew Williamson who has designed some beautiful tea caddies, available on the website. Each caddy design containing a different, quality tea and they make a really special gift.

Williamson comments, “Newby is such a wonderful heritage brand. They epitomise luxury in every sense of the word and do things with passion and flair. I’ve loved the process from start to finish of creating this collection, including learning so much more about the history of tea and visiting their amazing Chitra Collection for inspiration.”

Newby is a member of the Ethical Tea Partnership, committed to improving the lives and environment of tea workers and making tea production better, fairer and more environmentally sustainable. It’s substantially owned by the N Sethia Foundation, a UK registered charity which has supported medical research, youth activities and disaster relief management.

So not only will you give your body and mind a treat, but you will be helping many people, and even the future of tea itself with every cup of Newby’s.

 

 

Dr K Thompson, author of From Both Ends of the Stethoscope: Getting through breast cancer – by a doctor who knows

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