The Canada lancet and practitioner . pple,as it massages the gums and clears away to a certain extent anyfood which has lodged in the interspaces between the teeth. It is unwise to use liquids with which to wash the food downinto tlie stomach. If one desires to drink during meals, he shoulddo so when the mouth is empty-Children should be given plenty of food that requires thoroughmastication before it can be swallowed: instead of mincing it upfor them, let them do the nii)ici)ig with tlieir teeth. It beensuggested that if children could be sent to a chewing school, asthey are now sent to
The Canada lancet and practitioner . pple,as it massages the gums and clears away to a certain extent anyfood which has lodged in the interspaces between the teeth. It is unwise to use liquids with which to wash the food downinto tlie stomach. If one desires to drink during meals, he shoulddo so when the mouth is empty-Children should be given plenty of food that requires thoroughmastication before it can be swallowed: instead of mincing it upfor them, let them do the nii)ici)ig with tlieir teeth. It beensuggested that if children could be sent to a chewing school, asthey are now sent to a kindergarten, there would be a markedimprovement in the race. The teeth, and also the soft tissues surrounding them, requireplenty of exercise, in order to develop them to their most perfectcondition, just as do all other parts of the body. How TO Cleanse the Mouth and Teeth. The best known means of cleansing the mouth and teeth, otherthan by mastication, is by the intelligent use of a good tooth brush, 5G DOMINION MEDICAL MONTHLY. DOMINION MEDICAL MONTHLY 57
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