The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-02-26
THINGS WE DON'T
SEE EVERY DAY

Griswold and his elegant dental parlors,
and having a few moments to spare
thought I could not do better than while
away the time in the inspection of the
wonders to be seen there.
Upon entering the waiting room 1 was
greeted by young lady attendant, who
notified the doctor of my presence. It
was late in the afternoon and operations
were about suspended for the day, SO
was able to look around at my leisure and
"take in all the sights"
The handsome velvet carpets, elegant
portleres and Turkish rugs. together with
the richly covered lounges and a
few choice pictures which adorn the
walls and lend to the place an air
of almost regal spIendor and certainly an
air of ease and refinement that must be
seen to be thoroughly appreciated. In
fact nothing is wanting to insure the
comfort of the Doctors patients, even to
the latest periodicals of the day, which
are thrown about the tables of the waiting
room.
One of the most interesting features
brought to my notice was the new operat
ing chair, which in itself is marvel of
mechanical art, the most perfect and
latest improved dental chair manufac-
tured, upholstered in rich dark crimson
plush and electro plate mount
ings it presents a handsome appear
ance, and so intricate are its points
that move a dozen different ways
by the mere touch of pedal that
one could almost imagine 80 'twere a
living thing On the left arm OF the
chair is fixed beautiful fountain cuspi-
doir which plays continuously. To the
right stands the once much dreaded drill,
the break of which is placed in the hands
OF the patient, who has entire control
over the engine ard upon the slightest
indication of pain can stop the whole
machine. The wonderful electrical ap-
planes by which the engine is worked
are of the latest and best manufacture,
and the scrupulous neatness and cleanli-
ness of everything connected with the
Doctors parlors struck me as being some
what out of the ordinary.
The young lady in attendance showed
me stacks of white linen which she uses
daily in wiping and cleaning the
instruments after each operation. Every
little piece of mechanism that touches
patient is at once washed in an anti
septic solution, carefully wiped on clean
towel and replaced in its case.
New rubber dam is used in every case,
leaving nothing to be desired by the most
fastidious or sensitive person.
Since DR.. Griswold has used the famous
Hale method Tor painless filling his Drac
tice (Which was always large one) has
so increased as to necessitate two more
able assistants, and with all the chairs
running, patrons can scarcely be accom-
modated. So much Tor the excellency of
the DOCTORS work.
l was next introduced into the art OF
tooth manufacture and bridge work. It
would take whole page of this paper to
describe the many things saw in that
department.
1 discovered that by means of bridges
where there are three or four teeth or
roots remaining in position in either
the upper or lower jaw, the vacancies can
be filed by means of a bridge and the
mouth restored to its natural condition of
beauty and comfort as well as the power
OF mas tication and speech, without the
annoyance and unslghtliness OF plate.
This process is no experiment and its
utility can be practically demonstrated in
a few moments to any intelligent person.
1t is without doubt the greatest triumph
of mechanical surgery known to the
world. Upon inquiry found that so
great was the demand for this kind OF
work that the Doctor had to send east for
skilled practical man to take entire
charge of this department as he had more
than he and his assistants could attend to-
then asked few questions about the
Painless Method for filling teeth, and
| found that most ladies and not few men
dreaded the dentist. In fact, nearly all
came with fear and trembling; but,
thanks to DR.. Hale's discovery, five min
utes in the chair relieved them of all ner-
vousness, as they find that operation per-
formed by DIR. Griswold or any of his
assistants are absolutely painless" One
young lady, remarkable for the energy OF
her language, made an addition to hel
form of prayer to suit the emergency.
s'From battle ana murder, from sudden
death and from the hands of dentist gooc
Lord deliver us.' / thought that would
do for the time being, SO wishing DR..
Griswold every success, L departed, feel
ing thankful that if the time should ever
come when my teeth required attention,
should not have to undergo any of the tor
lures of the dentistry of old.
H. W. B.