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Removing Tartar From The Teeth

p. 582 · The White House Cook Book
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This preparation is used by dentists. Pure muriatic acid one ounce,

water one ounce, honey two ounces, mix thoroughly. Take a tooth-brush,

and wet it freely with this preparation, and briskly rub the black

teeth, and in a moment's time they will be perfectly white; then

immediately wash out the mouth well with water, that the acid may not

act on the enamel of the teeth. This should be done only occasionally.

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