Will it kill bacteria in the mouth?
2007-02-26 08:58:57 · 8 answers · asked by Leo 3 in Health ➔ Dental
LEO,
WHAT SALT DOES IS ACTUALLY INTERFERE WITH TE CELL MEMBRANE IN BACTERIA.
SO WHAT?
WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?
IF BACTERIA DO NOT HAVE A STABLE CELL MEMBRANE THEY CANNOT LIVE AND MULTIPLY.
REMEMBER HEARING OF BRITISH SAILORS HAVING SALTED MEATS FOR THEIR SHIPS? SALTED MEAT IS PRESERVED SO IT CAN BE TAKEN WHERE ICE AND REFRIGERATION ARE UNAVAILABLE.
SO THEN, DOES IT KILL BACTERIA?
YES
2007-02-26 09:16:05 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep. i got my tongue pierced and they said salt washes can help kill the bacteria.
2007-02-26 17:01:45 · answer #2 · answered by Chris C 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe so. . .when u have a sore throat your supposed to garggle with salt. I also got my tongue pierced and was told the same thing.
2007-02-26 17:04:08 · answer #3 · answered by Psalms 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not sure if it actually kills bacteria. I think it prevents it from forming.
2007-02-26 17:05:02 · answer #4 · answered by Write Brain 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If your trying to fight infection, or prevent it, use fine sea salt... i used that for all my piercings... and now I swear by it for everything
2007-02-26 17:02:33 · answer #5 · answered by mom_2_b_again 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Isn't bacteria like little slugs?
2007-02-26 17:01:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes it will and very effectively.
2007-02-26 17:07:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so!!!
2007-02-26 17:03:35 · answer #8 · answered by Luzzuboat 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋