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Does a a salt water rinse contribute anything of value after dental work?
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Yes.: Warm salt water rinses are good for easing discomfort in the soft tissues of your mouth; gums and injection site in particular.
Answered 10/29/2012
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Salt water: Usually you do not need to use salt water after every dental procedure. A salt water rinse is useful after an extraction.
Answered 2/26/2017
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