The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1886-09-01
A TALK ABOUT Cni1DnENs yEErH.

1t is sad fact that in spite of the
numbCrlcss dentists and doctors, tooth
ache is very largely on the increase.
Thousands OF teeth arc extracted annual
ly, which by u timely care might have
been preserved Not one man in ten has
perfect teeth; hot one woman in twenty
but suffers from the many bad effects
arising from this evil. Unfortunately the
strong white teeth o. our grandfathcrs
cannot be handed down to us as II good
~ heritage. Tho strength and lurabili-
ty of each Individuals teeth depend in
la; sc measure on the faithful, persistent
Efforts OF the IN, theirs towards that end.
Feeling assured that no appeals made in
behalf OF the httlo ones Will be made in
Valn, wish now III as simple n manner
as possible 10 call the attention of inter-
cstcd mothers to few facts concerning
their cllii(lrCn'S teeth. A small amount
OF knowledge and Il vast amount of per-
severance ON the mothers part will save
the little ones much Suiirring
In the first place, l will speak of the
time of formation. AS carly as the sew
cnth week OF fortal life, tho formation of
the temporary teeth begins. The growth
Is carried OH through various stages, I'M
til ut birth the twenty dccidous or baby
teeth arc all i'll an advanced condition,
and the germs of twenty-five of the per-
mancnt set arc in state of development.
1t Is therefore very necessary that all cX-
pcctant mothers live on such diet us will
furnish sufficient quantity of tooth and
bone forming material. AS lime is one
principal element Of tooth structure, it
is highly important that it be furnished
III abundance. Nature, always ready to
supply her childrcn's needs, is very gen
crous in her supply of this element it
appearing i'll milk, eggs, vegetables and
fruits, and more especially III the various
grains. In the fine white flour, in sugar
and butter, which form the diet of so
many delicate women, not one particle
of lime appears. Graham flour oat
meal, cracked wheat and honey, abound
III tooth food. \ mother should thcrc-
fore diet herself according to practical
common sense rule, and not according
to caprcious appetite, remembering
always that the health and comfort of
another helpless human being is depend
ent solely on her faithfulncss in per-
forming natures simple requirements.
a diet of milk, eggs, fish, oysters, meat,
with Graham flour prepared i'll the many
delicious ways, should satisfy any moth
CT, while such food will double her own
strength, and prove of incalculablc bcnc-
fit to the unborn child. Limo water is
very beneficial ut such periods; It's it
often relieves the indigestion and heart
burn from which SO many suffer, ut the
same time rcfurnishing the much needed
lime. salts directly to the system. 1t can
be easily and cheaply made by putting
tcacup full of unslackCd lime in II half
gallon of water, stir thoroughly, and
allow it to settle. When this second
water has become clear, pour it of into
bottles, and it is ready for use. \ table.
spoonful in n glass of milk or water
cannot be detected by the taste, and it is
very beneficial to prospective mothers.
Mothers should protect themselves from
all skin diseases, such rs smallpox, scar
let fever and measles. During this
poriod they invariably render the teeth
of the child groovcd or pittcd, thus
making them more Liable to decay. For
the same reason children should be pro-
tcctcd from such diseases until after the
eruption of their teeth.
When about five months old the child
begins to cut it's teeth, as the phrase
goes There is no absolute rule as to
the time. Usually the lower teeth pre-
cedc the upper of the same class, and
generally come i'll pairs. The order and
time of eruption may be seen from the
following table:
Two central incisors, No. l, between
and 8 months.
Two lateral incisors, No. ., between 7
and 10 months.
Two CANNES, No. 3, between II and
Is months.
First molars, No. 4, between If and
20 months.
Second molars, No. 5, between 20 and
3G months.
The child is in possession of all of its
temporary or baby teeth, twenty in
number, by the time it is three year
old. | wish just here to impress upon
mothers the Importance of preserving
these baby teeth until the permanent
teeth appear. a child should never be
allowed to suffer with toothachc. Such
suffering, i'll almost every instance, may
be directly traced to the Ignorance or
neglect OF the mother. In the first place,
strict cleanliness should be observed.
AS soon as the little teeth appear they
should be washed daily, by wrapping
soft rag around the finger, and rubbing
them very gently up and down. AS soon
us prucIclDle, use SOU Gamers s mar
tooth brush. Immediately on the ap-
pcaranco of any decay or spots, a dentist
should be consulted and the child's teeth
should be placed in his care. Should
he bo competent and faithful, not ono of
the baby teeth would be lost until they
fall out, whole and sound, according to
natures method, to mako room fer the
larger permanent teeth. 1t is not
dentists whim nor mere theory that
many evils are the direct result of pre-
maturcly extracting child's teeth.
Without them child cannot properly
masticato its food, and thus indigestion,
with its train of discomfiting evils, is the
result. If the nerve is killed, the alb.
sorption of the root is arrested, and in
flammation and gumboils cause the con-
tinual annoyance to the child. Often
this dead tooth becomes an obstacle in
the way of n new tooth, causing it to
come out where it can best find room,
thus spelling the beauty of the childs
teeth and face for life. AS before stated
the permanent teeth are already formed
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