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Does salt water mouthwash raise blood pressure?

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Salt water rinses: Rinsing your mouth out with slat water is using a swish, gargle and spit process. Following this protocol should not raise your blood pressure. I.

Answered 3/31/2021

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Dr. James Donley answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Posssibly: If you are using it a lot and swallowing a lot, it is possible. Not normally expected to happen.

Dr Sandler agreed

Answered 3/31/2021

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