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Is it true that a salt water rinse is helpful in fighting off bacteria in the mouth?
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Yes: Yes, especially warm salt water rinse.
Answered 7/21/2012
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True: If it is salty enough it will cause bacteria to die. It is no substitute for brushing and flossing though.
Answered 1/26/2013
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