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To prevent the tooth ache

Rub well the teeth and gums with a hard toothbrush, using the flowers of sulphur as a tooth powder, every night on going to bed; and if it is done after dinner it will be best: this is an excellent preservative to the teeth, and void of any unpleasant smell.

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