The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-10-28
Take Care OF Your Teeth
FLom the Ye,c York World.

From the Net1 York World.
nacav of the teeth is due to stomach dis
order or neglect. People are either too lazy
- keep their teeth clean or else they do not
,-.ow how. In a disordered stomach a
-,acies of micro-organism is developed from
ta-nan tation which pervades the lining of
- month aud consumes the structure of
- teeth. These bacteria are infn-
s.osirnal but there is no doubt of their
a-jstsnce or the havoc they make of the
Senfine. And, like all germ life, they can
communicated, the profession of dentistry
sdvancjng the theory that they eau be trans
-nitted from one person to another just as
dinbtheria, scarlet fever, measles, or any
other scourge. Ia fact, bad teeth are as
cstchiug as whOoping cough, and it be-
Sooves a body to look the gift horse squarely
in the mouth before kissing.
"If the best authority in dentistry can
Ia relied upon no enc person in fifty cleans
b;s teeth. Every refined individual brushes
his teeth. but that operation is far from
Cleansing. Particles of food lodge, not on,
hut between the teeth, and inside along the
GUNS When decomposition sets in the
Sreqth becomes tainted. and, not only is a
Ji.coloration formed, but form of animal
life recurring germicide to remoge.
"The toothpick may not be used at table,
Init II is as indispensable to cleanliness as a
nsnkin. Another essential is thread, which
l. The nest means of cleaning the teeth. If
thew are very close together use piece of
six or dental floss, which can be made
amer and frmer by waxing. After every
rnosI the teeth should be cleaned with a
thread of this sort, and if the mouth is
rinsed it will not be necessary to use a
brnsh This is plan that should be used
nv persons who have sensitive or receding
gums.
twice a day before retiring or on rising
Hot water is better than cool, and cold
wafer should not lie used. A long, soft
hrjstle brush is best for general use, but the
inside of the teeth can only be reached by
means of an inch brush, the bristles Of
which are usually firm and some what
coarse. Brush the inside more than outside
surface and let the motion be up and down,
en- as to cleaa between the teeth rather
There isn't doubt but violence is done by
the too frequent use of powders, washes and
dentifrice.
zone application Of powder in a week
il sufficient for the health of the gums.
ONLY idiots use ashes and pumice stone, and
one must have jaws like a horse to indulge
in salt White CASTLE, or any other good
SOAP. will keep the teeth clean; wIntergreen
Is nerfectly harmless, refreshing, and OF but
triAing expense A few drops Of myrrh
used once a month will make an excellent
tooth tonic.
ut is the common opinion that naughty
children who do not tell the truth should
have their mouths washed. This is good as
4 far as it goes. Every mouth needs scour-
ing, flushing and rinsing daily, aud If the
system is deranged or the tongue has a
coating the operation should forth part of
each toilet, or as a woman dentist in Mad-
son avenue advises, wash the mouth as
\ often as you do your face A vigorous
& brushing Is one of the most efficacious
s. means to this end, provided the stomach is
strong, as feeling of nausea will be en-
a geDdered, but this may be avoided by the
Fl use Of a mouth sponge, reserved for that
"a purpose. Then there are gargles in endless
81 variety.
81 Aromatic vinegar is good, X
q lemon juice and water, or salt and water,
& to be held in the mouth and gargled until
81 there is a tangible clean taste. A cup of
81 warm water as hot as the mouth will bear
81 is simple and effectual as a germicide, and
another prescribed by dental surgeon is a
e weak solution Of listerine. This may be
b used on the tooth brush, and means death to
n the animalcul9 that may have a habitat in
81 the mouth, and spoonful in mug of warm
or hot water will make a dilCron for a
clean mouth. This can be used as a spray
or gargle."
reporter Of this paper has interviewed
the acknowledged authority on the merits
Of the above. Among the number Drs
McChesney commend this readable article
to the thoughtful, saying word in defense
Of teeth without plates as healthful, ag-
gressive step in the art of dentistry.