Children's teeth, a community responsibility . 16-1 childrens teeth, a community responsibility. 17 begins up on the gum ana moves in the direction of the main axisof the tooth toward the tip or masticating surface, as shown in theaccompanying cuts. For the masticating surface a plilling and pushing motion back-ward and forward is recommended. If the gums bleed when the teeth are orushed, some abnormal con-dition exists and a competent dentist should at once be healthy gum is not easily injured. A thorough rinsing of the mouth should follow to remove suchmaterial as has been dislod
Children's teeth, a community responsibility . 16-1 childrens teeth, a community responsibility. 17 begins up on the gum ana moves in the direction of the main axisof the tooth toward the tip or masticating surface, as shown in theaccompanying cuts. For the masticating surface a plilling and pushing motion back-ward and forward is recommended. If the gums bleed when the teeth are orushed, some abnormal con-dition exists and a competent dentist should at once be healthy gum is not easily injured. A thorough rinsing of the mouth should follow to remove suchmaterial as has been dislodged by the previous processes. A numberof good tooth powders and tooth pastes are on the market, andtheir use is not objectionable though not absolutely necessary. Avery effective mouth wash is ordinary lime water, which may bediluted in reasonable degree should the taste of the stronger solu-tion be objectionable.^ Toothbrush drills.—The great advantage of the toothbrush drilldoes not lie in the actual brushing done at the time, but in the
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