What the Doctor Needs to Know in Order to Make a Successful Prescription

Section 13 — Teeth

James Tyler Kent · What the Doctor Needs to Know in Order to Make a Successful Prescription · 22 passages

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 ?