people r always saying that warm saltwater helps 2 heal braces?

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is this true? and if so is it just a little bit of salt in a lot of warm water or what?i just got my braces on and my teeth hurt. so please help!

2006-07-22 05:25:58 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental

just a little salt (like 1/2 tsp) in a glass of warm water. Swish it arround in your mouth and spit. Do it every few hours.

2006-07-22 05:29:34 · answer #1 · answered by parental unit 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋

The warmth numbs the pain and the salt prevents infection.

2006-07-22 12:28:54 · answer #2 · answered by Wookie on Water 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

You would probably have better luck taking Ibuprofen to help with the pain.

2006-07-22 12:31:05 · answer #3 · answered by jojo8 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It will not hurt you just dont swallow it. Gargle it.

2006-07-22 12:29:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋