WNtby Free Press, Wednesday, Apxil 7.1993. Page 13 Rising to the occasion t's time for sprina9 clean-up, and A p itis Dent Heahth Month. Hae you had your teeth cleaned and checked? ln dental care, an ounce of prevention is worth more than a Pound et cure. One way of preventing tooth decay is ingesting fluorides (in controlled amounts). e.g. drinking fiuoridated water. Fluorides combine with tootfi structure and strengthen i. Fluorides are aise applied topically by dentists at recal check-up appointmnents and are incorporated in toeth- pastes and mouthwashes. A new varnish has been developed that can be applied over the teeth to protoct against docay for a prlonged period. Sealants are already being applied by dentists te children's teoth te prevent decay frorn forming in deep pits and fissures et permanent toeth. The most important thing, et course, is remeval et plaque by prope'brushing and regular tlosýsin, as this wul prevent net jus t cavities but also qum disease. Brushing should be done properly, otherwise it can cause harm, such as shrinking et gums and/or the wearing offet the outer coating et the teoth, leading te sensitivity. Flossing removes the food stuff and plaque from in between teeth that even proper brushing cannet et te. Chidren should be encouraged te ferm the habit et tlossing. Disclesing agents can be used te demonstrate the prosence et plaque ln children. Above ail, the importance et regular dental check-ups cannet be overemphasized in order te detect the beginning et a potential problem and have it treatod in time. Ignore your teeth and they will go awayl (SOPI, Weddings aren't as rigidly traditional as they used te be. But one part of the ceremonY that almoat everyone stili includes is the toast to the bride. If you've been asked te propose the toast, here are some tips on how te make it a success. *The toast is a tribute te the bride. if you're an old friend, you niay want te begin with reniiniscences that are gently humourous. Don't, however, indulge in an exhaustive biography. Emphasize qualities that will mnake the bride succesaful in marriage. If you're in doubt about the propriety of a reniark, leave it out. eQuotations are ideal both te, begin and end a toast, and often express what you want te, say far better than you cen yourself. Most books of quotations are indexed by subject, se, you can easily locate famous writers' observations on almoat any topic. e Don't write out your speech. You may be tempted te either read or memnoize it, and it'1l sound stilted and formai. * Print or type a basic outline of your toast on one side of a 4-mn. by 6-mn. index card. Use keY phrases te, trigger your memory. 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Rehearsing wiIl help eiminate sorne of the inevitable stage fight and reveal annoyFîg gestures or turns of phrase such as "you know," "uni" or riight?". It will aise help you time your toast that should be longer thon four or five minutes. e If a inicrephone is provided, try to test it eut before the reception. The best position for most microphones is juet below chin level, about 10 te 12 inches from your mouth. Don't touch the microphone or the cord once it's been adjusted. eBegin your speech exactly as y ou rehearsed it. Don't start with commenta about how you were asked te make the toast, or with replies te previeus speakers. Don't rush the formai. toast. If the audience is seated, face them and ask them te rise, saying something like, "And now, ladies and gentlemen, I shail asic you te rise." If theymr standing, say I now ask yeu te raise your glasses." Then turn te the bride and say something such as, 'We wish you happiness in the years ahead. To the bride." 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