Color with tincture of cochineal. A few drops of carbolic acid may be added to the above in the case of decayed teeth and foul breath.
When the breath is very offensive the following should be taken in addition to rinsing the mouth with the mouth wash:
Solution for the Breath.
| Solution chloride soda1 | ounce. |
| Liquor potassa1 | ounce. |
| Phosphate soda 1/2 | ounce. |
| Water8 | ounces. |
Mix and take one-half tea-spoonful in water after each meal.
When the services of a dentist are not at hand and the teeth are badly decayed and aching, the following mouth wash is recommended. It is used by holding a tea-spoonful in the mouth as long as possible and spitting out:
| Spanish camomile root4 1/2 | drachms. |
| Sal-ammoniac2 1/4 | drachms. |
| Vinegar and lavender water, each2 1/2 | fluid ounces. |
Cut the camomile in pieces and rub fine with the sal-ammoniac; add the lavender water and vinegar by placing all in a glass flask and let it digest for twelve hours and filter.
The following preparation is one of the best for relieving toothache until a dentist can be consulted: