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Could salt water kill and clean germs in your mouth?
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Minimally and: Minimally and indirectly. The salt may kill off some of the bacteria, but many strains are resistant or not effected by mild levels of salt. It is a misconception to think that the salt water will directly kill off the bacteria. Gargling with salt water simply creates a dehydrated environment that the bacteria find less hospitable and potentially dangerous.
Answered 4/18/2014
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