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0? the teeth; and the latter being by 

 this means left bare, are frequently de- 

 ftroyed. This crufl mult therefore be 

 carefully fcraped off. 



49. For flopping the Decay of 'Teeth. 

 Take of Bole Armenian the quantity 

 of a large nutmeg, a like quantity of 

 Roch Alum, two penny-worth of Cochi- 

 neal bruifed, and a fmall handful of the 

 Chips of Lignum Vita? ; fimmer them 

 with four ounces of Honey in a new pip- 

 kin, for a little time, well ftirring them all 

 the while, till the ingredients are mixed. 

 In ufing it, take a large fkewer, on the end 

 of which is tied a piece of linen rag; dip 

 the rag in the medicine,, and rub the teeth 

 and gums with it. The longer you abftain 

 from fpitting, after the ufe of the remedy, 

 the better. Warn the mouth well at Jeaft 

 once every day, particularly after meals, 

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