Benzodent Analgesic Denture Ointment

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maker: Vick Chemical Company

Description: The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: Benzodent provides effective analgesic action in a smooth, gently adhering, cushion-like base. For use with all types of dentures. relieves the pain and sidcofort associated with denture irritation. fights germs. stays in place.
Location: Currently not on view

Credit Line: The Fournet Drugstore Collection

Date made: 1970s-1980s

ID Number: 1985.0475.371
catalog number: 1985.0475.371
accession number: 1985.0475

Object Name: otc preparation
Object Type: Drugs

Physical Description: cardboard (box material)
Measurements: overall: 2 cm x 9.6 cm x 1.7 cm; 13/16 in x 3 3/4 in x 11/16 in; box: 7/8 in x 3 3/4 in x 3/4 in; 2.2225 cm x 9.525 cm x 1.905 cm; tube: 3/4 in x 3 1/2 in x 1/2 in; 1.905 cm x 8.89 cm x 1.27 cm

Place Made: United States: Connecticut, Wilton
associated place: United States: Louisiana, Saint Martinville

See more items in: Medicine and Science: Medicine; Balm of America

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Subject: Dental Products

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nmah_210236

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BENZODENT ANALGESIC DENTURE OINTMENT

National Museum of American History

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