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All patients in Cheam Sanatorium with the exception of those
in the acute wards were dentally examined during the year.
Tuberculosis patients require more visits during treatment than
is necessary with ordinary patients. Extractions must be limited
to two or three at each sitting to prevent rapid absorption of toxins
aud the "flaring" up of the patients general condition.
Most of the patients suffer from dental diseases which are
chiefly caused through lowered tissue resistance. There are times
when these patients must of necessity live on a soft diet, and its
very sticky nature is conductive to oral stagnation.
In an effort to counteract this disability, facilities are provided
for the brushing and cleaning of the teeth.