The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-06-03

of the Bureau of Maternal and
Child Health where nearly 200
obstetrical and pediatric clinics
have achieved remarkable results
in lowering maternal and child
death rates in the last decade.
1t is also an unfounded idea that
TO prevent miscarriage an expec-
tant mother must avoid the dem
lists chair. Not only should the
mother have good care from the
onset of pregnancy for her own
sake, but also for the sake Of
guarding the child against dental
defects.
In order to offer the child pro-
lection against dental defects, we
must begin early in pregnancy be-
cause it has been demonstrated
that, under unfavorable circum.
stances, a child may have consid.
cradle dental defects at birth, even
six months before the teeth are
due to erupt.
Prenatal Tests
At the present time, of course,
it is universal practice to give a
mother what is called prenatal
care, which means that she is ex-
amined regularly. Her general
health is assessed and the integ-
rity of every organ and every
function of her body is severely
tested. Modern knowledge of nu-
triton will help to guard not only
her own health, but insure
healthy and functionally perfect
child.
The regimen for safeguarding
the teeth of the mother and child
consists Of adherence to an ade-
quate diet, including calcium and
iron and a sufficiency of vitamins
A, c, and D. The only truth in the
old adage that "for every child
tooth" lies in the fact that in sup
plying calcium for the bones of the
growing child, this calcium might
be taken away from the mothers
teeth. If she gets an adequate sup
ply in her own diet, no such danger
will exist.
Care of the Teeth
Another thing that is taken care
Of during this period is dental in
lection. This is very important,
not only in preserving the teeth
but in avoiding a num-
Der Of obstetrical complications.
Modern obstetricians accept dem
tai sepsis as being frequently the
background of several important
complications and they feel that
they should insist on the elimina-
ton of dental sepsis early in preg-
nancy. Among these complications
are infection Of the pelvis Of the
kidney, phlebitis inflammation of
the veins).
The question Of painless child
birth is wrapped up with the ques-
ton of painless dentistry, neither
of which has an entirely satisfac-
tory solution at the present time.
Envisioning a new type of pain
less dentistry based on electrical
energy rather than drugs, DR..
Schattenburg has said: us it pos
sible that if the cyclotrone can
break up the atom and give US
radio active substances, other
forms Of electrical energy can be
used to block nerve?" The X-ray
can help us to visualize the tooth
structure, why can't X-ray help us
TO block out its pain perception"
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
L. w. What effects do sui.
fonamide drugs have on the health
when taken over long period of
time? Would this lead to high
blood PRESSURE"
Answer: Sulfonamide drugs are
potentially very toxic and should
in no circumstances be taken over
a long period Of time, even in small
doses. They lead to skin eruptions,
liver damage and have a general
effect on the nutrition and health,
but | do not know that they have
any effect on blood pressure.
something like anti-Napoleon-
SIN.
Cordell Hull-ism is about the