Question 1

what does a mixture of salt water rinse do for mouth,  gums or tooth infection?

Accepted Answer

Salt Water: Helps infections drain and makes the area feel better.

Question 2

how can  warm salt water heal gums?

Accepted Answer

Stimulates tissue: Most likely, the high salt concentration stimulates the raw gingival tissue to create new gum tissue and cover over the inflamed tissue.  Salt water also causes bacteria to burst, thereby reducing toxic bacterial by-products from irritating the gums.

Question 3

is it safe to use salt water on a gum boil?

Accepted Answer

Yes: That is safe but have you seen a dentist yet?

Question 4

i've a gum inflammation. when you are doing warm salt water rinses how much salt and water do you use?

Accepted Answer

1 tablespoon in 8 oz: Gum inflammation can be the culprit of many other diseases. While warm salt water is one way to decrease gum inflammation, it's important to see your dentist to make sure there are no other treatment to do. Brushing with baking soda and peroxide can also improve the health of gums as well as daily flossing.

Question 5

red line on bottom on gum where the jawbone sticks out. my dentist said i always had it gave me a special rinse and do the salt water- but its worse?

Accepted Answer

Ginigivostomatitis: The red line indicates gingivitis.Stomatitis means inflammation of the mouth-especially inside of the mouth. tartar is acalcium salt ,some times getting deposited beneath the gum line which can make this inflammation persisting if unremoved. In  addn. to the salt water mouth rinse/ antiseptic rinse, you may need a dental xray to r/o tartar beneath the gum line,a good exam and scaling of teeth.

Question 6

i have a very small abscess on my gum. will it go away on its own.can i treat it using salt water or need to visit dentist?

Accepted Answer

: An abscess is an infection, which has a cause. A rotten tooth? Periodontal defect? Can't diagnose over the internet. See a dentist if you want to resolve your issue.

Question 7

big lump on gum can't get swelling down tried salt water clove and other stuff please help very painful?

Accepted Answer

Infection: You probably have an infection.  It will not go away until you either have the infection drained or go on antibiotics or both.  If it is a tooth infection it will need either a root canal or extraction.

Question 8

gum sore/slightly swollen from being poked by sharp piece of a chip. using salt-water rinses & brushing gently. what else can i do? how long to heal?

Accepted Answer

Short healing time: Keep mouth scrupulously clean (floss daily, brush 2x/day for 2 fulminates by the clock.  Dab Orajel or Orabase-B onto sore spot with q-tip. Take Ibuprofen as per package directions.   If still a problem in a week, see your Dentist.

Question 9

can salt water rinse reseed your gum lines? can it speed up decay on teeth with receding gum lines? how do i remove the stain from antibacterial wash

Accepted Answer

Salt water  is great: Warm salt water is  a very beneficial solution that help to increase the blood flow when swished in the mouth.  In addition, the rinse will dislodge loose debris.  It does not speed up decay, in fact, the cleaning with salt water, especially made with tap water that has fluoride within help to fight decay.  I you have used an antibacterial rinse that has stained your teeth, brush with toothpaste.

Question 10

will salt water and peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate) heal a gum infection?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: It depends on if your body is able to heal itself with the help of salt water & periodex besides good home care and professional gum cleanings. Those solutions by themselves cannot always work.

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What does a mixture of salt water rinse do for mouth, gums or tooth infection?

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How can warm salt water heal gums?

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Is it safe to use salt water on a gum boil?

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I've a gum inflammation. when you are doing warm salt water rinses how much salt and water do you use?

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Red line on bottom on gum where the jawbone sticks out. my dentist said i always had it gave me a special rinse and do the salt water- but its worse?

A member asked:

I have a very small abscess on my gum. will it go away on its own.can i treat it using salt water or need to visit dentist?

A member asked:

Big lump on gum can't get swelling down tried salt water clove and other stuff please help very painful?

A member asked:

Gum sore/slightly swollen from being poked by sharp piece of a chip. using salt-water rinses & brushing gently. what else can i do? how long to heal?

A member asked:

Can salt water rinse reseed your gum lines? can it speed up decay on teeth with receding gum lines? how do i remove the stain from antibacterial wash

A member asked:

Will salt water and peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate) heal a gum infection?

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