What the Doctor Needs to Know in Order to Make a Successful Prescription
Section 13 — Teeth
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Are the teeth sound or decayed ?
When did they begin to decay ?
Which teeth are decayed ?
What part of the teeth decay ?
What kind of fillings have you in the teeth ?
On what kind of plate are your false teeth ?
Are the front teeth smooth or rough on the edges like a saw ?
Are the teeth dirty-looking, yellow, black, or covered with mucus ?
Do they ache? (See Section 6.)
Which teeth ache ?
What causes the teeth to ache ?
Cold air, warm or cold food or drink, when the body is cold or warm, when lying down, at night, etc., etc. ?
What relieves the aching ? (See Section 5.)
Is there any abscess at the root of a tooth ?
Do the teeth break off easily or crumble.
Also consult Section 4.
Are the gums healthy ?
Do the gums s bleed or recede from the teeth ?
Do you have gums boils ?
Are the teeth loose in the gums ?
Have you ever been salivated ?
Have the gums or teeth been in good condition since being salivated ?