The Worcester salt cook book

“Case 2—Mr. H., age 42, presented with gums inflamed, bleed- ing easily, teeth slightly loose. I cleaned the teeth and advised him to brush them with pure salt, and in three months the teeth were firm in the sockets and the gums in a perfect condition.” An important new development: The Worcester Salt Com- pany recognizing that salt in its ordinary form, despite its remarkable benefits, is not convenient or particularly pleasant to use, decided some two years ago, at the urging of many members of the dental profession, to attempt to make up a properly prepared solution of pure Worcester Salt into con- venient and pleasant toothpaste form. Finally Worcester re- search scientists, working in collaboration with outstanding dental authorities, succeeded. The result is the new Worcester Salt Toothpaste, the first scientifically prepared salt solution in handy, pleasant toothpaste form. Already famous dental clinics and more than 4,000 members of the dental profession use and recommend it—and here is the reason. This revolutionary new Worcester Salt Toothpaste does the following 10 important things: 1. It cleans teeth thoroughly. 2. It stimulates the circulation in the gums, making them firm and healthy and even helps heal tender, bleeding gums. 3. It brings out the natural lustre and beauty of the teeth by coagulating film deposits so that the toothbrush can easily re- move them. | 4. It is absolutely safe—no gritty substances to injure the teeth, nor strong caustics to injure the gums. 5. Its mild antiseptic qualities purify the breath. 6. It stimulates the flow of saliva and so helps your mouth keep itself clean and wholesome. 7. It neutralizes mouth acids quickly and thus helps prevent these acids from dissolving the enamel of your teeth. 8. It lengthens the life of the bristles of your toothbrush and its mild antiseptic qualities help keep your toothbrush sanitary. 9. It dissolves immediately and as a result the salt solution penetrates into those tiny crevices around the teeth and gums, thus insuring mouth health in these hard-to-reach places. 10. It leaves your mouth delightfully refreshed. These 10 important features explain why the dental profes- sion recommends this new Worcester Salt Toothpaste so heartily. Order a tube today. Your druggist has it or can get it for you within 24 hours. | 2 49 Edited by E. St. J. Grible, Jr. Published by P. Blakis- ton’s Son & Co. (Phila- delphia, 1918.) FIRST AID DENTISTRY How often should the teeth be cleaned? After each meal if possible, and if at no other time just before retiring and immediately upon arising. How should the tooth brush be used? With a rotary, up and down motion so as to better cleanse between the teeth, this for at least two minutes, by the watch. Brush gums, palate, tongue, etc., as well. What cleansing materials are best for teeth and mouth? Any good tooth paste or powder, or common table salt if the others are not obtainable, a clean, stiff tooth brush with plenty of water. A teaspoonful of salt to a glass of warm water makes an ideal mouth wash. What happens when the teeth are not properly cleansed? THE IDEAL MOUTH WASH Much ado is being made these days about bad breath, and most of it is sheer nonsense or downright hokum. The American public has been cruelly exploited by advertised nostrums. As a matter of plain fact, any prolonged condition of halitosis (un- pleasant breath) requires far more than a mouth wash to correct it. It may come from unhealthy conditions in the intestinal tract, or from several other causes. At any rate it calls for the attention of your family physician. If a temporary condition exists, the quickest and most effec- tive remedy is simply gargling several times daily with salt and warm water (one teaspoonful of salt to the glass). Salt is a mild lavage and is recognized by authorities as an ideal mouthwash.