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duced with a small dossil of lint, but even this will scarcely
convey it far enough. If it be the lower jaw, the caustic need
only be introduced into the hollow of the Tooth, for by its be-
coming fluid, by the moisture of the part it will then descend
down the cavity of the fang as will also any of the acids ; but
patients will often not suffer this to be done, till they have
endured much pain, and several inflammations.
When there is no other symptom except pain in the Tooth,
we have many modes of treatment recommended, which can
only be temporary in their effects. These act by derivation, or
stimulus applied to some other part of the body. Thus to burn
the ear by hot irons, has sometimes been a successful practice,
and has relieved the Tooth-ach.
Some stimulating medicine, as spirit of lavender, snuffed up
into the nose will often carry off the pain.
When an inflammation takes place in the surrounding parts,
it often is assisted by an additional cause, as cold, or fever
when the inflammation hath taken place in a great degree, then
it becomes more the object of another consideration ; for it may
be lessened like any other inflammation arising from similar
causes, the pressure of an extraneous body, or exposure of an
internal cavity.
If the inflammation be very great, it will be proper to take
away some blood. The patient may likewise properly be advised
to hold some strong vinus spirit for a considerable time in his
mouth. Diluted acids, as vinegar, &c. may likewise be of use
applied in the same manner. Likewise, preparations of lead
would be advisable ; but these might prove dangerous, if they
should be accidentally swallowed.
If the skin is affected, poultices, containing some of the above
mentioned substances produce relief. The pain, in many cases,
being often more than the patient can well bear, warm applica-
tions to the part have been recommended such as hot brandy, to
divert the mind ; also spices, essential oils, &c. which last are,
perhaps, the best. A little lint or cotton soaked in laudanum,
SYMPTOMS OF INFLAMMATION. 177
duced with a small dossil of lint, but even this will scarcely
convey it far enough. If it be the lower jaw, the caustic need
only be introduced into the hollow of the Tooth, for by its be-
coming fluid, by the moisture of the part it will then descend
down the cavity of the fang as will also any of the acids ; but
patients will often not suffer this to be done, till they have
endured much pain, and several inflammations.
When there is no other symptom except pain in the Tooth,
we have many modes of treatment recommended, which can
only be temporary in their effects. These act by derivation, or
stimulus applied to some other part of the body. Thus to burn
the ear by hot irons, has sometimes been a successful practice,
and has relieved the Tooth-ach.
Some stimulating medicine, as spirit of lavender, snuffed up
into the nose will often carry off the pain.
When an inflammation takes place in the surrounding parts,
it often is assisted by an additional cause, as cold, or fever
when the inflammation hath taken place in a great degree, then
it becomes more the object of another consideration ; for it may
be lessened like any other inflammation arising from similar
causes, the pressure of an extraneous body, or exposure of an
internal cavity.
If the inflammation be very great, it will be proper to take
away some blood. The patient may likewise properly be advised
to hold some strong vinus spirit for a considerable time in his
mouth. Diluted acids, as vinegar, &c. may likewise be of use
applied in the same manner. Likewise, preparations of lead
would be advisable ; but these might prove dangerous, if they
should be accidentally swallowed.
If the skin is affected, poultices, containing some of the above
mentioned substances produce relief. The pain, in many cases,
being often more than the patient can well bear, warm applica-
tions to the part have been recommended such as hot brandy, to
divert the mind ; also spices, essential oils, &c. which last are,
perhaps, the best. A little lint or cotton soaked in laudanum,
