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A member asked:
Can salt water prevent or eliminate teeth decay?
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No: No it can not. Rinsing with salt water helps to keep your mouth clean along with other things but will not prevent tooth decay.
Answered 11/28/2017
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No: Salt water is very mild antibacterial agent. While it might be good for sores or infections, it really has no significant effect on preventing tooth decay and certainly cannot eliminate or treat tooth decay. Proper brushing and flossing, a healthy diet, limiting refined sugars and sticky starchy foods, along with routine dental check-ups and cleanings can prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
Answered 7/4/2016
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No and No: Salt water only reduces levels by a small amount, and it certainly can't reverse the damage to your teeth. Please see a dentist for proper care.
Answered 7/3/2016
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No: No. Tooth decay is an infection. Salt water does not prevent dental infections. Please see your Dentist for a decay prevention program tailored to your needs.
Answered 11/28/2017
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