Visit to the Dentist - Monica Hughes, Angela Royston

Crocodile Dentist

Advantages: no batteries, attractive, robust, short term entertainment
Disadvantages: gets boring quickly, quite expensive for what it is

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Crocodile Dentist ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We have hundreds of old children's games kicking around, many of which are covered in dust now that we are all older and busier. Last night there was a global campaign for everyone to turn their lights and non essential electrical devices off between 8pm and 9pm. We wanted to do our part and so prepared the room with candles and grabbed a selection of board and other games to play by candle light. In the pile of games was Crocodile Dentist. It probably hasn't seen daylight (and technically still hasn't due to it being candle light!) since around 8 years ago! The game is a simple one which two or more players can take part in. Although ideally you wouldn't really want more than 4-5 players otherwise it wouldn't work so well. The game consists ...

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Angela's Ashes

Advantages: Funny in bits, detailed
Disadvantages: Can leave you feeling a bit upset

I first watched Angela's Ashes a few months back in History. I fell in love with it straight away, and is now one of my favourite films. But, why...? ***** Angela's Ashes is based on the book written by Frank McCourt, made in 1999. It is the story of McCourt's life as a child, followed right through until his early adult life. The director, Alan Parker, helps us connect with the characters and sets across a very clear yet important message. In the 1930s, when he was just a small boy, McCourt and his family (mum, dad and two brothers) were forced to move back to Ireland. Here his mum gave birth to another little girl, who soon sadly died a little while after because of the terrible living conditions. Life was in no way easy in Ireland. This was the time when many illnesses were going around, such as cholera and typhoid. Sadly, the Mc ...

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Why visit a Dentist!

Advantages: To prevent toothache and tooth loss
Disadvantages: Coping With Fear

For all those like myself who finds visiting a dentist a daunting, anxious and nervous experience. I wrote this article below to help find comfort for those people who can`t cope with fear sitting in the famous black dentist chair. Before advent of modern dentistry, people commonly suffered toothache and tooth loss from their youth on. Many were disfigured by dark, crooked, or missing teeth. Toothless senior citizens suffered malnutrition and early death because they were unable to chew. Today, most dental patients can be free of toothache, keep teeth throughout their life, and have a pleasing smile. How did modern dentistry achieve these three remarkable feats? Preventive dentistry, emphasizing education and regular check ups, has been a key function in avoiding toothache and tooth loss. Some have benefited so much from education ...

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