how does salt affect your teeth?

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how does salt affect your teeth?

2006-12-04 14:44:51 · 3 answers · asked by argentina_mandy20 1 in Health ➔ Dental

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Salt has an antiseptic effect... Salt water rinses are good because they alkalinize the mouth (opposite of acidify, which is what the bacteria create).

2006-12-04 17:14:36 · answer #1 · answered by Green Alex 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It is a good teeth cleanser. Those who cannot afford toothpaste are somewhat better off using common salt with finger to clean their teeth daily. It also effectively takes care of your bad breath if that is not due to any oral disease.

2006-12-05 10:30:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋

SALT HAS NO EFFECT ON TEETH.

2006-12-04 23:02:06 · answer #3 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋