is it okay to brush your teeth after saltwater rinse. my gum irritated after the saltwater & bruising. can saltwater be erosive to gum if used to much?

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Hello I have bleeding gums i went to hygienist but they were bleeding more i rinsed with salt listerin brush my teeth twice nothing helps please advic?

Answer 1

NO: salteater rinses: are ideal for most forms of dental issues.Saltwater is not errosive. It will not interfere with brushing or flossing.

Answer 2

Yes: Any use of tobacco increases the risk of cancer, at multiple sites in the body.

Answer 3

Maybe: It isn't as great a risk factor as cigarettes but the risk is there. The answer depends on what your definition of high risk is.

Answer 4

Yes: Yes. See oral surgeon or ENT doc if you have any of these symptoms: Persistent mouth sore, persistent mouth pain, a lump or thickening in the cheek, a white/red patch on the gums, tongue, tonsil, or lining of the mouth, a sore throat, hoarseness or feeling that something is caught in the throat that does not go away, difficulty swallowing/chewing.

Answer 5

Possible infection: It may or may not be related to the piercing since it is now one year down the line. If it is related then it could be an infection which you should have checked out.

Answer 6

It depends: But the most likely problems are infection or a contact allergy to the stud.

Answer 7

Mouth guards: Almost every dentist can make you a custom mouth guard. You shouldn't buy a mouth guard that is not made for you specifically or it can cause problems. Just like one size fits all shoes aren't a good idea.

Answer 8

Dentist or pharmacy: You can find a generic type of grinding appliance at most pharmacies. They often need to be adjusted by you at home. The dentist can also make you a custom bite guard. There are a variety of types depending on the dentist's preference based on your problem.

Answer 9

Possibly: It is not a for sure thing that you would have an infection but those symptoms common for an infection that is draining such as an abcess. You may want to have a dentist take a look for you.

Answer 10

Way too many reasons: A bad tasteor smell could mean an infection. But it could also mean that you aren't brushing and flossing enough. Also, the bad taste could be coming from your stomach and the foods you eat. Try a thorough cleaning of your mouth, go to a dentist and make sure all is ok...And try watching what you eat for a few days. Oh yeah and cleaning....Brush your tongue too.

Answer 11

Fluid: Saliva doesn't necessarily have a role in cleaning your teeth. It would matter if you didn't have saliva while cleaning your teeth.

Answer 12

Reduces cavities: Saliva keeps your mouth and teeth moist. When dry there are more cavities because there is a loss of the buffering action against the acids that occur in plaque. With adequate saliva, you can clean better and less tartar will form.

is it okay to brush your teeth after saltwater rinse. my gum irritated after the saltwater & bruising. can saltwater be erosive to gum if used to much?

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