Question 1

my dry socket no longer hurts because the dentist treated it.i still rinse w/ salt water but when will my bone start to get tissue/granulatio over it?

Accepted Answer

Very soon: Unless you are are taking a bisphosphonate in which case your bone is not as healthy (osteonecrosis of the jaw).

Question 2

what does salt water do for a cut?

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It has a: Germ killing effect and can help to reduce inflammation.

Question 3

can salt water cure my dandruff?

Accepted Answer

No: Over the counter dandruff shampoo will help in controlling dandruff.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex.

Question 4

can you help? could salt water help an abscess?

Accepted Answer

To a degree: Rinsing and swishing with hot salt water be beneficial in relieving symptoms of an infection, but is usually not curative.
Usually, the source of the abscess (a bacterial infection) has to be eliminated. This can require a combination of antibiotics and maybe a surgical procedure.

Question 5

what is the benefit of gargling warm salt water?

Accepted Answer

Soar throat: Some find it helpful after dental or oral surgery and even for a sore throat.

Question 6

how much salt water am i supposed to gargle for a toothache?

Accepted Answer

None: This doesn't solve a toothache .
A proper diagnosis  by your dentist  for the cause of the toothache is where to start.

Question 7

can i use salt water as mouthwash?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Salt water in a natural antiseptic  and decreases inflation in open wounds.  Short term use only especially if you have blood pressure issues and also because the rinse is slightly acidic and can etch enamel with long term use

Question 8

how do i cure cold sores? salt water?

Accepted Answer

Lysine: Lysine is an Amino Acid and harmless. You can probably get it at a health food store. Take one tablet or capsule a day until it clears.

Question 9

can you soak a wound in epsom salt water?

Accepted Answer

Simple Care: The real question-what not to do that slows down healing. Avoid alcohol, peroxide, hibiclens, betadine, epsom salts, bleach solutions. Inflammation ( red, hot, swollen, tender) is important to healing  so anti-inflammatories (motrin, advil) are bad. Cover the area with a clean dressing changed every other day  and protected from trauma.  Antibiotics do not help healing unless it is truly infected.

Question 10

can i flavor salt water so i can gargle it?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: No problems.  But use sugar-free please!

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