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A member asked:
How much salt water am i supposed to gargle for a toothache?
5 doctors weighed in across 5 answers
None: This doesn't solve a toothache . A proper diagnosis by your dentist for the cause of the toothache is where to start.
Answered 8/11/2021
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Salt water: Salt water is a good healing rinse for gum inflammation, post-surgery, and mouth sores. I would recommend 1 tablespoon in 1/2 cup of hot water then roll it in mouth for 30 seconds then spit. However salt water will not help a toothache unless it is caused by the gums.
Answered 8/11/2021
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Not good: Salt water is not good for a tooth ache.
Answered 10/4/2016
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None: Salt water will not treat your problem nor is it an anesthetic. Please call a local dentist and have that tooth attended to.
Answered 12/14/2020
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Tooth ache: Salt water is not the answer to your toothache. See a dentist ASAP for exam and treatment. There are many causes for pain so sea dentist.
Answered 12/14/2020
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