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are not kept clean and in individ- each tooth that contains the nerves
Health Bulletin uals who have a "sweet tooth." and blood vessels that feed and en- U. S. Has Robot Bomb U. S. NAVAL
Caries affects all peoples in all ervate that tooth. When a tooth
THE DISEASED TOOTH
walks of life. decays first, the shell of that tooth "As Good as Germany's" FRONTIER BASE
Diseased teeth are caused by the is pierced with no pain. Next the
Patients with the beginning of
action of bacteria that are ever caries usually experience no pain. strength structure, the dentine, of WRIGHT FIELD, Ohio (CNS)- Recreational facilities at Frontier
present in the mouth in vast num- A tooth is made up of a hard, pro- the tooth beeomes infected and at The AAF has developed a high Base are becoming increasingly
\...., bers acting upon the teeth. Some tecting shell called enamel. Below this stage you may or may not feel powered robot bomb, a version of interesting. The new Recreation
people are more susceptible to de- this protecting shell is tlie strength some discomfort when eating the German V-1, "which can be room, which met the approval of
Commander M. E. Carlson, pro-
cayed teeth, called caries, than oth- structure of the tooth, called den- candy, cold or hot foods. If this used if and when we need it." vides a wide variety of entertain-
ers. The years of a person's life tine. In the middle part of the tooth condition is not treated now, the According to the Air Technical ment for off-duty personnel. A
between the ages of 10 and 30 are you see in your mouth is a space disease reaches the space in the Service Command, the American
usually the years of most decay. called the pulp chamber that has middle of the tooth that may or robot is as good as the German partial variety includes music,
piano and radio, books and maga-
Teeth decay faster in mouths that a canal running down the root of may not cause a very acute "tooth model •and the ·u. S. developed
ache." The bacteria that have de- zines, desks for letter writing,
launching ramp is better than the
stroyed the protective shell of the tables for checkers and card games,
Nazis'.
tooth travel through the pulp canal "We may never need the robot and comfortable chairs for good
to the deeper bone structures of bomb," said Major General Bennet relaxation. •
your upper and lower jaw and there E. Meyers, deputy ATSC director, Frontier Base personnel of
set up a,growth called an infection. "but if we do need it, we've got a dormi~ories 11-12 deeply appreciate
There they live and travel in the the efforts of the Commander, the
good one."
blood streams that feed this bone, Welfare and Recreation officer, and
the Chief Master-at-Arms in pro-
to various parts of the body. As cakes, pies and pastries.
these bacteria feed and grow, the Do not use patent medicines, spe- viding this spacious and beautifully
product of their growth are thrown cial preparations to whiten teeth, decorated recreation room and the
off into the body and these prod- tooth picks, dental floss or prepara- Christmas party to which 80
ucts are called toxins. These toxins responded. The entertainment and
tions to treat "pink toothbrush,"
may travel in your blood stream refreshments provided were enjoyed
without first consulting your dental
and give you aching bones, hea¢1- by all and the fellows are grateful
officer. to those responsible for the joyous
aches and pains in different parts Every man on this Island should
of the body. Now if these diseased be examined and his oral condition occasion of December 23.
teeth are not treated before the treated if necessary. If you are not Frontier Base sports include
decay reaches the space in the mid- sent for, you may report to Dis- facilities for boxing, basketl;>all,
dle of the tooth, the dental officer softball, volleyball, touch football,
pensary No. 1 at any time between and other favorites. The boxing and
must remove them, as the bacteria the hours of 0730 and 2130, Mon- basketball teams are very popular
may travel in your blood stream
days through Fridays. You should and outstanding. Huskey, Cooper
and start to grow at some other
report at sick call hours for your and Burno were among the cham-
place in the body such as your
first examination at 0800, 1300 or pions of the 12th Naval District
heart or kidney, causing permanent 1800.
boxing tournament of December 22,
injury to your body.
Keep your appointments as this and the basketball team has greatly
The destruction of your tooth time is set aside for you. It would increased its percentage and popu-
by caries and the injury of ·the be helping your dental officer to larity by winning their last six
heart and other structures of your treat you and your shipmates, as games.
body by the bacteria that destroyed the time set aside for your ap- All the fellows join together in
your tooth can take place without pointment is kept for you only. A wishing Commander Carlson, Lt.
any pain being experienced by you. broken appointment is •a waste of Dyer, Chief Dynkowski and others
To keep a healthy mouth, each dental officer's time. Appointments responsible for their entertainment
individual should: that cannot be kept should be can- and recreation a Very Happy and
'N~R~/ '--_... _____ s, ... 1. Brush his teeth at least twice celled by calling Local 678, giving Prosperous New Year.
a day. your name and your doctor's narrte
2. Eat as much fresh, green and and at this time a new appoint-
"Morning, men-any excitement while I was on
ripe fruits and vegetables as pos- ment may be made.
leave?" sible. "A CLEAN TOOTH.DOES NOT Gigantic Christmas
3. Do not over indulge in candy, DECAY." Carnival Hits Verba
~ ~ .,. Cl<iARETlE SHORTAGE" Buena Island
.
As part of the four 0 day festival
of activities at Yerba Buena, a com-
plete stock of boxing and floor show
entertainment unloaded its mirth
and excitement at the steps of the
Receiving Ship gymnasium, Sun-
day, December 24.
Under the personal eye of Bob
Rose, Sp(A)lc, the hardwood per-
formers consisted of the Cleveland
Sisters, some hot licks by the
Coast Guard band, Dwight Davis,
Chief Phaan and his educated
poodle, P eggy; songs by Johnny
Frederick and dances by Ricco and
Carmen.
Four sizzling bouts gave a fine
ending to a terrific show. Pfc. Roy
Burns and Chuck Pinzone,Sp(A)3c,
put on a whale of an exhibition of
leather cuffing. Marion Cusock drew
with Warren Beckett. Jackie Wil-
. son looked like splendid material
in decisioning J . Cothern and Henry
Anderson was game in a photo
finish with Pat Prine.

It seems a youngster at one of
the local schools was asked by his
. teacher how to spell "straight."
The kid replied: "s-t-r-a-i-g-h-t,"
after which the teacher said, "Cor-
rect, and what does it mean?"
Right from the shoulder the pupil
RIP MA1'1'ESON
replied: "Without ginger ale."

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