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a man to the naval or military schools or enlist one in the army or 

 navy whose teeth fall below a certain prescribed limit. 



It is of the utmost importance that we have good teeth during the 

 growing ages. The proper growth and development of our bodies and 

 our future health depend upon it. It is at this time that we are building 

 up our constitutions, a sort of reserve force and resistance against dis- 

 eases. By properly preparing the food for digestion and assimilation, 

 thus keeping the body properly nourished and resistant to disease, good 

 teeth contribute largely to long life. Neglected teeth are a menace to 

 health, both to yourself and to those with whom you come into contact. 

 The conditions in the mouth are- perfect for the development of disease 

 germs. 



The germs of tuberculosis, pneumonia, typhoid, diphtheria, and 

 many other diseases have been found in the mouth of the healthy 

 individual. They need only a favorable opportunity to make inroads 

 into the system or to be communicated to others. 



Dr. Hopkins of Boston said at the Massachusetts Oral and Dental 

 Conference, " The uncared-for human mouth is the prize bacterial 

 garden of the world " and "a clean mouth and clean teeth furnish the 

 best and surest safeguard against disease." 



Many important and desirable things in life depend upon good teeth: 

 personal appearance, bodily comfort, a vigorous and well nourished 

 body. Our general efficiency and success in life and even life itself 

 depend largely upon good teeth. 



Who has not seen an attractive face rendered repulsive by the display 

 of neglected teeth? You would not knowingly appear in public with 

 a face that is not clean. Why with unclean teeth? Why then should 

 you want your dishes clean? 



The neglect of the teeth is far more serious than the neglect of tools 

 or machinery. A machine or set of tools, if ruined by neglect, can be 

 replaced with one just as good or even better, but a tooth once lost 

 is gone forever and you can never get a substitute as good as the original. 



Keep the teeth clean. 

 Clean teeth will not decay. 



