6 Basic Rules in a Fire: Save Your Life

1.    If your clothes catch fire. Stop where you are, drop to the ground, and roll over and over to put up the flames. Don’t run, this will fan the flames.

2.    Crawl low in smoke. Smoke is toxic; heat rises. The air below the smoke (12 to 24 inches from the floor) is the safest to inhale during the fire.

3.    Test doors before opening them. If the doorknob and the space between the door and its frame is hot to touch, do not open it. Opt for another escape route. If the door is cool, open with caution.

 4.   If you trapped. Close all doors between you and the fire. Stuff cracks around the doors with wet cloth to keep out smoke. If there’s a phone in the room, dial 117 immediately.

5.    When speaking to the fire department. Tell them of your and other family members’ exact location in the house.

6.    Never go back into a burning building.

5 Right Ways To Brush

1.    BRUSH AT A 45-DEGREE ANGLE TO YOUR TEETH. Direct the bristles to where your gums and teeth meet. Use a gentle, circular, massaging motion, up and down. Don’t scrub. Gums that recede visibly are often a result of years of brushing too hard.

2.    CLEAN EVERY SURFACE OF EVERY TOOTH. That means the chewing surface, the cheek side, and the tongue side.

3.    DON’T RUSH YOUR BRUSH. A thorough brushing should take at least two to three minutes. Try timing yourself.

4.    CHANGE YOUR USUAL BRUSHING PATTERN. Most people brush their teeth the same way all the time. That means they miss the same spots all the time. Try reversing you usual pattern.

5.    USE A SOFT BRUSH WITH ROUNDED BRISTLES. The right toothbrush cleans better. Choose a size and shape that allow you to reach all the way to your back teeth. There are many different types of brushes, so ask your dentist to suggest the best one for you. Replace every three months.

Electric is best for kids and for more thorough cleaning.