DENTAL INSPECTION 



Baby teeth can be filled with cement easily and with 

 little pain. 



Neglect of baby teeth is often the cause of the coming 

 in of irregular permanent teeth. 



Irregular teeth are unsightly. The irregularity often 

 causes imperfect closure and inability to chew the food. 



Poor mastication of food in childhood is often the cause 

 of serious stomach disorders. This means prolonged suffering 

 and doctors' bills. 



Food which is not thoroughly chewed causes constipa- 

 tion and indigestion. 



Decay of teeth can be prevented. 



An unclean mouth is an excellent place for the growth 

 of disease germs. 



It is a fact that tuberculosis often gains entrance to the 

 glands of the neck and so to the lungs through decayed places in 

 the teeth. 



Abscesses of the jaw and glands of the neck come from 

 decayed teeth. 



Bad conditions of nose, throat and ears are made worse 

 by decay of teeth. 



Causes of Decay 



Small particles of food lodging along the gums, in cavi- 

 ties and between the teeth ferment. The protecting enamel 

 is dissolved by the substances formed by this fermentation. 

 Cavities result. The gums are also liable to become dis- 

 eased. 



The loosening of teeth and disease of the gums is, in 

 nearly all cases, caused by collections of tartar. 



Tartar collects on the teeth of every person. It fre- 

 quently collects along the teeth down under the gums where 

 it can only be reached by the dentist's instrument. 



The Armenians are noted for their beautiful and perfect 

 teeth. The children are taught to clean their teeth after any- 

 thing being taken into the mouth, even an apple. 



If a child is taught to use a tooth brush in early life he 

 will be apt to take proper care of the teeth throughout life. 

 It is very important to establish cleanly habits. 



It is more important for children to brush the teeth than to 

 wash the face. 



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