BEAUTY OF GOOD TEETH.

Northern Advocate, 24 September 1927, Page 4

BEAUTY OF GOOD TEETH.

How many bathrooms pan boast a bottle of dental floss? Ouc in twenty, jierhaps less? Now this should not be. The tooth-brush helps to dislodge the bulk of the tiny food particles that cling to the teeth, but not all. There is where dental floss comes in. Each night and every night, take a little floss (embroidery silk will do in au emergency), and work it backwards and forwards between each tooth. This takes care of the spaces between the teeth which are not reached easily with a brush. Remember, you do not want the slightest bit of food to find a hesting'-place in or between your teeth, for that is what leads to decay. It leads also to that unpleasant condition—bad breath. There are few things that are more objectionable! To make quite sure of not being an offender, keep your stomach in good order, have your teeth attended to! regularly, and make free use of a good mouth wash. , And don’t fail to visit a good dentist regularly, even though there is no actual work to be done on cavities. The teeth should be examined and cleaned by your dentist every three months at least. Contrary to popular belief, he is not an enemy, but one of your best friends. The oftener you spend a little time in. his society, the less painful work will confront you when there is real need for his services. Modern dentistry has reached a point where it is possible for practically everyone—who has not already indulged in a life-time of neglect —to have and keep good teeth.