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CONTENTS.

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INTRODUCTION 3
Reasons for publication • - — - - f *
List of authorities » - - - It
NATURAL HISTORY OF THE TEETH - - 15
Anatomy and physiology of the teeth - * 15
Composition of the teeth - - - - - 16
Nerves of the teeth - - - - - • 17
Situation of the teeth in different animals Note g 16
Formation of the teeth ..... 19
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Description of the teeth
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Formation of the temporary teeth - - - - 21
Table of the periods between which the temporary teeth are cut 24
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Sports of nature—Note - - . 23
Formation of the permanent teeth - - '25
the characters of his teeth ....
Physiological observations on the food of man, deduced from
TEETHING ...... 28
Effects of teething on the system ....
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Mortality caused by the irritation of teething • 32
Treatment of difficult dentition - - - 33
Dr. Good's observations - - • • 33
John Hunter's observations; lancing the gums 35
Infantile diseases caused by the irritation of teething 36
Coral or ivory put into the hands of children - 36