The Sun.
London, England, 1841-05-07 00:00:00

CAUTION TO PERSONS NEGLECT-
-ING THEIR TEETH AND GUMS.
=TRACT FROM MONS. LE DRAYS "TREATISE ON LOSS OF
TEETH."

Among the various disorders of the Mouth, there is none
mare destructive than Scurvy, which on first entering the Gums
ca rce ses them to bleed on the most trifling occasions, and pro-
di s the most offensive and frequently putrid breath. A
so t substance invariably accumulates around the necks
of the Teeth, penetrates into the Gums, which gradually
waste away, and the Teeth then become loose, and
drop out whole from their sockets, and it is well known tL
the loss of Teeth arises more from this cause than any other.
On this subject a distinguished Lecturer makes the followins
observations :—" When the disgusting effects of this accumu-
lation are consideresl, it would appear impossible that any per-
suasion could be necessary to induce persons to obviate so great
a nuisance even on their own account : or if they are too de-
based to procure their own comfort and cleanliness by employ-
sag a skilful Dentist, they surely have no right to shock the
senses of ethers, who possess more delicacy and propriety of
feeling than themselves. Yet, so it is ; and the sight and the
smell are alike constantly outraged by the filthiness of some
people, who seem to obtrude their faces the closer in proportion
to the di!gust which they occasion."—Bell's Lectures, p 199.
Could such persons only see the horrid state of their teeth
and gums, or for a moment catch the odour of their own
breath, they would not hesitate to seek immediate relief. To
professional men, shop-keepers, and tradesmen generally, who
have much intercourse with the refined and fashionable world,
a good state of the mouth must be of the greatest importance !
Besides, is not an offensive breath, which in nineteen cases out
of twenty proceeds from the bad state of the teeth and gums,
very much calculated to prevent the blessing of matrimony?
stud how often, from inadvertence or neglect, is the happiness
of the marriage state most grievously interupted by the same
same '

Tho inconveniencies attending the Loss of Teeth are too
well known to require comment. but to those who have not ex-
perienced the comfort of Artificial Teeth, Monsieur Le Dray
is desirous of showing some of the difficulties more or less en
'lured by every individual without them. When the Teeth are
lost, it is impossible to make use of solid fo.d ; and if the
stomach is then loaded with pieces without being masticated.
the patient is exposed to the most distressing insligestions, the
stomach loses its power of contraction, and becomes weak it
proportion as it no longer digests ; besides, when the Teeth
are gone, a great vacuum is lett in the mouth, which occasions
every muscle in the face to be distorted, and the whole features
are completely drawn from their original position.
To insist on the importance of the teeth, whether in regard
to the functions of digestion and articulation, to which they
are so essential, or to personal appearance, in which they are
so much concerned, must appear a waste of words, were it not
obvious that there are many persons who never give themselves
the trouble to think upon the subject ; who seem scarcely
aware that they possess teeth at all, while their gross and cul-
pable negligence renders tha fact too apparent to their friends
dad associates.

Mastification is the first process of digestion, and unless it
Se duly performed, the subsequent processes can never go on
Iroperly.
So essential is this preparatory process, that the neglect of it
is sufficient to occasion indigestion, a disordered stomach, ner-
vous debility, depression of spirits, the skin becomes rou r.h and
tinged of a lead colour, the eyes lose their brilliancy, the lips
their vermillion hue, and, in a word, it is no uncommon thing
for the whole body to receive such a shock as to cause re-
laxation of the whole system, which produces an irritable
temper, quite foreign to the natural disposition, whereby
we become an annoyance to our friends, and a burthen
to ourselves. But I need not dwell upon the num-
berless concomitant evils which may thus owe their
origin to imperfect mastication. It is sufficient to
know that Monsieur Le Dray's improvements will be
found to be many years in advance of any system now in Eu-
rope, and that artificial teeth are brought to such perfection, at
the Establishment, No. 60, Newman-street, Oxford -street, as
to perform this function in a manner equal in every respect to
the natural teeth, and may be used with every comfort. They
ere se arranged as to restore the lace to its former youthful
east, correcting all deformities of the mouth, and entirely doirg
sway with the old system of springs, clasps, and wires.
As an essential point of beauty, the teeth must ever stan..
pre-eminent. No regularity of features, no brilliancy of om-
flexion, ne sparkling eyes, or silken braids of jetty hair can
vender that lady beautiful, who when she opens her lips
(though they be of coral), discloses a set of teeth irregular or
tliscoloured. On the contrary, even homely features a,tl a
sallow complexion are embellished and rendered agreeable by a
good set of teeth. A mouth large and ill-formed will pass
unnoticed, when it contains teeth beautifully white and even.
On the other hand the effects of decay, the accumulation of
tartar, the blackened and denuded fangs, and the taint of the
breath, which is a common concomitant of bad teeth, will
nvariably prove disgusting and loathsome.

Regula7teeth, white, and tree from all extraneous matter,
are an ornament equally attractive in either sex. These per-
sons Alio do not possess this natural advantage, should en-
Kleavour, by extreme care and cleanliness, and a timely resort
to artificial rid, to remedy the imperfections, and supply the
deficiencies of anture, in order that their teeth, if not an agree-
able object, may be prevented, as far as possible, from becoming
a repulsive one.
Monsieur LE DRAY, Surgeon-Dentist, 60, Newman-street,
Oxford-street, respectfully acquaints the Nobility, Gentry,
Clergy, and the inhabitants of London and its vicinity, that he
continues to restore Decayed Teeth with his celebrated Mine-
ral Marmoratum, so universally recommended by the Faculty
e iEng!and, France, and throughout the Continent, which
substance lie is sole inventor and possessor of. The ope-
:ration is performed without the least pain ; it is placed into
the cavity in an almost liquid state, and in a few seconds
Gardens into enamel, preventing and curing the Tooth Ache,
arresting all further progress of decay, allaying in one minute
the most excruciating pain, anti rendering the operation of ex-
traction unnecessary. He also fastens loose Teeth, particularly
of aged persons, whether arising from neglect. the use of calo-
mel, disease of the gums, or any other cause.
ARTIFICIAL or NATURAL TEETH of surpassing
beauty, to match equal in colour and shape those. left in the
aneuth, fixed from one to a complete set, without extracting
the roots or giving any pain ; and they are so exactly formed to
nature, that the closest observer cannot detect the difference,
with this advantage, that they never change colour, decay, or
wear out, at the following Paris charges
A single Artificial Tooth .......................... ....... 0 10 0
ASet
A complete Set .........
A complete Set of gatural Teeth, beautifully
mounted in artificial gums, or fine geld, the same as
charged Thirty Guineas-
An entire Set of Monsieur Le Dray's beautiful Mi-
neral Teeth, highly finished, in the first style, the
same as charged Forty Pounds .... .......... ••• 21 0 0
Arranged on a principle yet unrivalled, rendering it impossible
to 4!eitinguish the Artificial Teeth from the Natural ones,
answering most satisfactorily all the purposes of the original
Teeth in mastication and articulation, imparting to the counts.
Entice a younger and improved appearance, protecting the
miloining teeth, and remaining perfectly secure to their plentm
At Home every day frcm Ten till Six.
flee '4P/Ron-street, Oxford-street"