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deavors to rid itself of the offending object. In- 

 flammation is set up with the gradual formation of 

 pus, which may exist in large or small quantities. 

 I have on several occasions removed molars with 

 my fingers, where there was a complete separation 

 of the tooth and soft structures. These teeth were 

 always covered with more or less tartar which 

 extended much below the surface of the gums, and in 

 some instances were covered with pus. I have 

 in my possession at present writing such a tooth 

 which is completely enveloped with tartar, vary- 

 ing more or less in density on different parts of the 

 tooth. 



Another case came under my observation where 

 the tartar had collected on the left upper central 

 incisor of a horse in sufficient quantity and had 

 penetrated to such a depth as to cause much tume- 

 faction of the soft parts. On making a close exam- 

 ination a small piece of tartar was detected project- 

 ing through the gum about three-quarters of an 

 inch from where the tooth emerged. This was 

 drawn out and an incision made down to the tooth 

 and several large pieces of tartar removed, which 

 extended up to the alveolar projection. 

 TREATMENT. 



The tartar should be removed when found to ex- 

 ist, especially if in sufficient quantity to affect the 

 health of the animal in any manner. This may be 



