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What are the benefits of using warm salty water mouth rinses. also, to avoid salty taste, are there any alternative to use instead for htn patients?

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Mouth wash: Keep good oral hygiene by flossing, brushing , oral mouth washes and see your dentist regularly.

Answered 1/24/2021

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