when a child loses a tooth what is the stuff they have to gargle with? is it salt water?
2006-07-09 08:10:21 · 9 answers · asked by shasha 1 in Health ➔ Dental
How long do they have to rinse i ask because my liltle sister just lost her first tooth
2006-07-09 08:20:58 · update #1
You make a saltwater gargle out of a pint (.5 liter) of clean water and 1/2 to 1 teaspoon (about 10-15 mg) of salt. This will keep the area clean and may flush out any problem-causing bacteria.
2006-07-09 08:17:21 · answer #1 · answered by johnslat 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They don't have to gargle with it, but yes warm salt water will sooth and prevent infection. IIt also works great for a sore throat. In my family, after the tooth was pulled and the water was gargled, a big bowl of ice cream was in store for the losee!
2006-07-09 15:17:07 · answer #2 · answered by madoli 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, a mild 1 part salt to 10 parts luke warm water solution should help stop the bleeding.
2006-07-09 15:13:35 · answer #3 · answered by DEATH 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I usually suck on a ice cube to stop bleeding. But salt water prevents infection. So use plain water and salt water.
2006-07-09 17:52:33 · answer #4 · answered by Elisey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep warm salt water.
2006-07-09 15:12:19 · answer #5 · answered by wtptoo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That stuff? When you were a child, what did you gargle with...? Theres your answer...
2006-07-09 15:14:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, just rinse with water.
2006-07-09 15:16:18 · answer #7 · answered by somerslats 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't REALLY have to do anything. You can have her bite on some gauze for a little while if it is bleeding enough to gross her out.
2006-07-09 19:30:39 · answer #8 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i agree with both of the above.and it cant hurt
2006-07-09 15:18:02 · answer #9 · answered by gary j 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋