Apply firm but gentle, steady pressure to the injured area with sterile or clean cotton. If the bleeding does not stop within 20 minutes or is not able to be controlled with pressure, call Dr. Fales or go to a hospital emergency room.

Apply ice to bruised areas. If there is bleeding, apply firm but gentle pressure with a clean gauze or cloth. Have your child suck on something cold (ice, popsicle). If the bleeding does not stop after 15 minutes or it cannot be controlled by simple pressure, take the child to the emergency room. To help prevent infection and aid in the healing process rinse the mouth with lukewarm water after meals.

I know this is definitely EPU territory, but I would like to explain something about the FITZ custom here at FDL. As FDL got more popular and drew more commenters from other blogs, the first person on each thread raced to say FRIST just like they do on other sites. Here at firedoglake we were in the midst of out Fitz-o-rama plus no one here likes Frist. It made me ill to think that our threads had to pay homage to Frist.

Not a queston, but rather an extension on a given answer... In addition to "kissing away" s/th (an opportunity, for example), it's also possible to "kiss s/th goodbye" As with most idioms, I suppose its a regional variation: I've heard it used frequently in the Mids/North of England.

A tongue scraper has two rows of plastic serrated scrapers on one side and two rows of bristles on the other. The scrapers gently clean the tongue, while the bristles reach into the tiny grooves on the surface to dislodge bacteria and debris.

Your dog's health and well being has top priority so stop your activity immediately and offer your dog water or ice. Under normal conditions, this will stop the bleeding rather quickly.

The mole on Cary's cheek was removed between the filming of "Crisis" and "People Will Talk." That would be between 1950 & 1951.

Probably not. A dental infection is much more likely, and you should consult your dentist as the first course of action.

KIDSPORTS policy is that "All kids play." For many of our sports, the kids are divided into teams based on skill, but no one is cut. This helps to ensure that kids are receiving the most beneficial instruction and attention for their skill level. It is not meant to exclude or discourage anyone from playing. We do offer competitive teams for some sports that kids must try out for. If they are not accepted onto these teams, they are welcome to play in the normal league.

This is a very good and honest question. First off, this is a very difficult time for a coach. Nobody likes to release players. It's also tough on the parents who often have trouble dealing with what they see as a permanent set back. And it's not just players who don't make one of our teams. One of the most difficult situations, is where a previous AAA level player is unsuccessful at making our AAA team but makes the AA team.

Since head lice prefer to stay close to the scalp where it's warm and where the food supply is, shorter hair isn't going to make the job of getting rid of head lice any easier. Cutting hair especially isn't recommended if your child will resent you for this later on. Combing long or curly hair will be much easier and quicker after it's been oiled. Dredlocks are more challenging because this type of hair is difficult, if not impossible, to comb.

This is a totally individual thing. Tongue coating is a combination of saliva, bacteria, and by product. For hygiene purposes you should clean your tongue every day (using our recommended cleaning method). In a bad breath sufferer, the bacteria in the tongue coating is an accumulation of anaerobic bacteria and sulphur compounds that cause bad breath. So for bad breath patients, tongue coating is not good.

The delivery system of MigraSpray enhances bioavailability by allowing the solution to be absorbed directly into the blood stream through the mucous membrane under the tongue without degradation from exposure to the gastrointestinal system and liver.

Yes. A 2004 study demonstrated that more than 40% of bad breath comes from material such as plaque and food debris on the tongue, and that 75% of bad breath compounds are removed by cleaning the tongue. (Pedrazzi, et al. J Perio. 75: 1009, 2004)

A normal toothbrush can help but a tongue scraper will more effectively dislodge and remove bacteria and food debris.

The tongue is a road map of the internal workings of the body. It reflects the general health of the organs. By observing the body of the tongue and the coating I assess the color, texture, coating condition, shape, and general appearance looking for signs that either match your symptoms or reviles symptoms that previously were not identified. The tongue is divided into sections that represent the internal organs. A tongue diagnosis shows both internal and external conditions.

I call it "air kissing" because you usually don't make actual contact. It is not as one my students (is it you) once said "French kissing" as that is an intimate mouth to mouth kiss.

Cheek implants are usually made of Silicon - a solid, flexible filler but can be made of other materials such as Gore-Tex or expanded Polyethylene. Each of these implant materials offers certain advantages. Your plastic surgeon will recommend the type of implant he or she thinks is most appropriate.