DENTITION


Dewey gives the common homeopathy remedies for the treatment of Dentition in an easy question-answer format. …


Give indications for Ferrum phos.

Feverishness, flushed face, sparkling eyes, dilated pupils; restlessness and irritability.

When is Calcarea Phosphorica indicated in Dentition?

There is slow development and rapid decay of the teeth, dental troubles in flabby, emaciated children who have open posterior fontanelles, and are slow in learning to walk.

When is Chamomilla the remedy?

The characteristic mental state of peevishness is present; one cheek is red, head and scalp hot and sweaty.

How does Belladonna compare?

In further advanced cases where there is evidence of cerebral irritation with the characteristic generalities of the drug; spasms.

When is Kreosote indicated?

Child worries and must be tossed and patted all night; teeth decay rapidly.

W.A. Dewey
Dewey, Willis A. (Willis Alonzo), 1858-1938.
Professor of Materia Medica in the University of Michigan Homeopathic Medical College. Member of American Institute of Homeopathy. In addition to his editoral work he authored or collaborated on: Boericke and Dewey's Twelve Tissue Remedies, Essentials of Homeopathic Materia Medica, Essentials of Homeopathic Therapeutics and Practical Homeopathic Therapeutics.