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of the teeth: and the latter being by this 

 means left bare, are frequently dcftroyed. 

 Thiscrud muft therefore be carefully fcra- 

 pedoff. 



49. ForJIopping the Decay of Tedh, 



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 Vitse ; fimmer them 

 with four ounces of Honey in a new pip- 

 kin, for a little time, well ftirring them ail 

 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 ihc medicine, and rub the teerh 

 and gums with it. The longer you abftaiii 

 from fpitting, after the ufe of the remedy, 

 the better. Wafli the mouth well at leait 

 once every day, particularly after meals, 

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