New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-14
MICROBES IN BAD TEETH.
CLEAN MOUTHS THE BEST SECURITY
AGAINST DISEASE.
HINTS AS TO HOME REMEDIES FOR TooTHAcHE-
SOMETHING ABOUT THE KIss-AD-
VICE TO MOTHERS.

VICE TO MOTHERS.
The mouth is the starting point and breeding
place Of germs. Neglect Of the teeth in children
is the cause Of the majority OF OF toothache,
gums ulcers, tonsitis. diphtheria and other
throat troubles.
II the teeth are surrounded by accumulations OF
tartar defective dentine and soft bone tissue, can
It not be understood how quickly the germs Of any
disease will find resting places there?
All decay OF the teeth begins from the outside,
hence II the surfaces were kept absolutely clean.
decay could take place This is. Of course. i'm
possible Much however can be done by attention
10 hygienic rules.
As soon as teeth make their appearance through
the gums they should be cleaned. According 70
Miller In his work on the subject. there are six
different micro organisms almost invariably present
in the human mouth. They flourish in the soft
white deposit OF teeth. the mucous deposit upon
the teeth and the margins OF infamed gums.
Special care OF the mouth is required in patients
with decayed teeth. smokers and chewers OF to-
bacco as also in the OF unconscious or par
alyzed persons
Parasites are always present in the mouth, but
when the tissues weakened. in fever pa
tient. they undergo invasion by these parasites.
which become then really pathogenic
When the teeth are decayed. should there be
bleeding Of the gums, pinch OF borc acid may
be twice daily rubbed in between the lips and
gums.
Cracks
heal quickly II dried with clean towel and treated
with boric acid vasene.
After eating always rinse the mouth out with
Mkewarm water containing little common salt.
with tincture Of myrrh de cologne added
TO stimulate secretion.
The dentist occupies a very important position
in relation to every well-to-do family. But among
the poor and In the asylums. prisons and hospitals
the name OF dentist is almost unknown. num-
Der OF institutions have dentists connected with
their boards, but the teeth apt TO he over
looked Not only among the poor. but among
more fortunate people there exists shocking lack
OF general information upon the subject OF sound
teeth
The proper care Of the teeth OF school children
has as yet received little attention. DIT Cunning
ham. OF Cambridge University. England. has con-
tributed many essays the subject and has been
untiring in his efforts in behalf Of school childrens
teeth. He says that parents and teachers pay
more attention to the quality Of the child's food
than they do to an efficient dental mechanism for
the foods mastica ton. because OF their ignorance
OF the advantages. both economic and educational
10 be derived from adequate attention 10 the teeth
The habit Of kissing is gradually dying out
among well bred women. AS between perfectly
pants being mutually agreeable little be said
against the kiss, practsed in moderation When,
FAINT. small child whose resistance is Of no avail
the case is different Scientists have. never yet
discovered why II IS that tuberculosis subjects
persons with bad teeth and tobacco chewers are
the greatest kissers OF infants and youthful hu-
mainly. and invariably implant their token OF sp-
preciatio directly upon the lips such, however
Is the fact: as any careful observer may discover
for himself
AS continuous toothache frequently leads steady
men 10 the brandy bottle for the relief Of pain,
the following hints may be Of value
For an aching tooth, where there is swelling
OF the gums. syringe out the cavity with
hot can be borne Hard water will best neutral
lie the acid condition Of the cavity. Then dry
the cavity with I pellet of cotton. after which
new pellet should be inserted which has been pre-
viously dipped in a solution OF gum sandrac and
alcohol
Should the gums be swollen. paint them with
iodine. Always before retiring wash out the mouth
with solution Of carbonate OF soda An excellent
prescription for toothache is: HydrOchlorate OF
cocaine, one gramme; essence OF laurocerasus. one
gramme; tincture Of arniCa. ten grammes LIQUID
pom OF cotton with the solution and place II in the
tooth cavity.