The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-03-11
Ter Direction OF Dv. Rupert Biue. q. 8. PSbIt,
DON'T USE TOOTH PICKS

The use Of tooth pick In gen
orally to be condemned. an In its
use many persons inJurc the deli.
cate gum tissue which extends In
a crescent shaped mass between the
teeth. The preservation OF this
tissue is very desirable. Dental floss
Is very valuable In cleansing the sur.
face between the teeth.
To use floss with benefit draw
II carefully thru between the teeth
with a pulling motion. and when II
Is freely movable. draw II carefully
back and forth over all the surfaces
between the teeth. but do not force
Il beneath the gum margin
The use OF dentrificA In desir.
able. and there Is no particular
choice In the selection Of one ex.
cept that II should not be gritty.
In this case II would be too harsh
for continuous use; there are very
few. II any. which can be said to
be harmful.
The thorough nnsing of the
mouth and a gargiing OF the throat
win complete a rational mouth toilet,
and this can easily be accomplished
In two minutes. II is advisable to
follow these procedures upon arts
ing. and II Is OF special advantage to
cleanse the mouth just before retir-
ing, as Il Is during the period Of rest
that bacteria are most active.
ANSWERED
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above the eyes7
A More than . dozen different
conditions might cause such head
aches. and only careful medical ex.
animation can determine which. Be
sure, therefore. TO consult your ply
sician and have such an examination
made.
O. II nervousness due TO excite.
ment or the condition OF the sys-
tenn
A. Both are factors. but the con.
dition of the system Is usually the
more important Nervousness IL
often merely a symptom OF a grave.
underlying disorder. and should
lead. therefore. TO a careful exam.
nation by n physician.
O. Is there remedy to prevent
the falling out OF the hair?
A. In many cases. yes. Every.
thing depends on the cause of the
trouble. Sometimes much can be &C
complished by regular massage OF
the scalp. At other times the appli-
cation OF certain drugs Is indicated.
Sometimes the trouble comes from
wearing too tight a hat. Very often
the falling out OF the hair In merely
a symptom Of a grave, underlying
disorder.
Q. DO fallen arches cause ner.
vousness and pain In the back near
the spinner
A. Sometimes they do, but per-
sistent nervousness In q symptom
which demands n careful examina.
ton by a qualified physician.
Q. What causes dark circles under
the eyes. even after a good nights
rest7 do not drink. Could II be
caused by moving pictures. which l
attend frequently
A. II is not likely that attendance
at moving pictures is responsible.
You do not say anything about other
habits or practices which might be
responsible.
Q. Is inflammation Of the kidney
dangerous. IL a cure possible? When
the urine Is dark. does It denote the
first stages Of aisease7
A. Inflammation Of the kidneys
IL always a serious disease. Some
forms Of It. however, are durable,
and In many other cases good medi-
cal treatment will bring relief OF dis
tressing symptoms. The color of
the urine is no indication OF the
stage Of the disease. In all cases of
kidney disease 1t liz important to be
under the supervision of a qualified
physician.
Q. Is there such a thing as ca
tarrh Of the stomach? Can you give