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a SE ---- March 17, 1928 WINNETKA TALK 55 UNCLEAN TEETH CAUSE OF MOST ILLS IN MAN Dr. Donald M. Gallie Declares Preventive Measures Only Salvation in This Day Diseased teeth in a diseased and un- clean mouth are the most prolific cause of disease, Dr. Donald M. Gallie of Wilmette, head of the department of Operative Dentistry of the University of Illinois College of Dentistry in Chi- cago, declared this week. "Much is written about personal hygiene and body cleanliness," he said, "but with diseased teeth in one's mouth these aids to health are almost useless because the teeth undo all of the good that cleanliness and personal hygiene gain." "Great interest is being manifested by officials and the public in efforts to stamp out disease and improve public health," he pointed out. "The federal government, state governments and municipal boards of health are passing laws and supervising better sanitary measures. KEvery municipality is striv- ing for a pure water supply. The manufacturing of adulterated and un- wholesome foods and beverages is barred. Crowded tenements are regu- lated. Great attention is given to the disosal of garbage and sewage. People afflicted with infectious and con- tagious disease are isolated. Gateway Must be Clean "But no matter how pure the water may be, how wholesome the food and pure the air, they cannot enter the system pure and wholesome if they have to pass through a diseased, un- clean gateway," Dr. Gallie asserted. "Decay of the teeth is the most com- mon. of all diseases that flesh is heir to, and it is a disease increasing with the advance of civilization. Primitive people were little troubled with de- cayed teeth. Some, namely the Es- quimo and Maiori, were practically free from it. Today the prevalence of decayed teeth is appalling. The school children of the advanced nations of the world show about ninety per cent have diseased teeth and unhealthy mouths. Urges Vigilance "Children's mouths must be kept clean. The toothless little infant should have attention and when de- ciduous or baby teeth have all been cut, they should be vigilantly watched. About this age children become imi- tative and readily learn to use the tooth brush. Once or twice a year they should be taken to a dentist for ex- amination and reparative work if any cavities have developed. The baby teeth must not be neglected. They must be retained in the jaw until shed by nature. Remember this, before the baby teeth are shed there appears in the jaws just back of the last baby teeth, four permanent teeth, first molars (two above and two below). These are also known as the six year molars, because they appear about that age. Too often because they are con- sidered baby teeth they are neglected and decay beyond saving. This is a tragedy, as the first permanent molars are the most important teeth in the whole mouth. Prevention Only Hope "The dentist has become a very skilled operator in the reparative field, but in spite of his skill we are falling hopelessly behind in combating the WITHOUT L 0 A N S COMMISSION On Desirable Homes and Apartment Bulldings John Hancock Mutual Life Insur- ance Company A. D. LANGWORTHY, Loan Agent 112 W. Adams St., Chicago ravages of decay. We realize that we cannot cope with the disease by reparative measures. Our only hope lies in prevention and today every conscientious dentist is directing 'all of his thoughts and energy to this end. "The dentist looks to the public and parochial schools for assistance. We hope the time is not far distant when every child will have mouth examina- tion and tooth brush drill in the pri- mary grades, and further that some provision will be made for a school clinic where the teeth of the children can be cared for." RAILWAY CLUB TO MEET The Chicago and North Western Railway's Woman's club is meeting Wednesday, March 21, at 2 o'clock. Miss Helen Bennett, chairman of the Woman's World's Fair, is to be the speaker. Members of the Milwaukee branch of the club will be guests. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Webster, 466 Provident avenue, entertained sixteen little boys and girls at bunco and a dinner party last Saturday in honor of their daughter, Donna's, eighth birth- day. The party was a St. Patrick's day affair. Illinois has the lowest death rate of any area in North America having a population in excess of 4,000,000. The only volcanic remains in Illinois are said to be Hick's Dome in Hardin county. 514% MONEY Have funds to loan on choice im- proved North Shore Suburban res- idence property at 51% % interest. See us on renewals. E. G. Pauling & Co. 5 N. LaSalle St. Main 0250 "My Children Enjoy Living in Deere Park Because they are developing strong bodies, tanned, and with a glow of health. They are playing unrestrainedly, filling their lungs with pure air, swelling their chests, and learning to laugh at a fall. They are swimming in clean waters, and basking in the warm sunlight. With their dog, and with their chosen playmates, they are learning courage, unselfishness They enjoy Deere Park now. having made it possible for them to live there." and good fellowship. Some day they will thank me for A Deere Park Resident. DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 7 646 N. Michigan Avenue DEERE PARK \ Pg Xo G HUBBARD HILLS \ * Q z S$ z KENILWORTH. Superior 1855 Sheridan Road (Route 42) to North Boundary of Glencoe--at the Lake |