Using salted water as a mouthwash ?

Question

I have been told this is good if you have very mild gingivitis?
Is this true ??

If not, will using salted water as a mouthwash cause any harm ?

Answer 1

no, it's ok, better than listerine and things that kill good bacteria along with the good. it is recommended after extractions to help heal the mouth.

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Answer 2

It all depends on what you want to accomplish. If you have a cut in your mouth, inflammation, or swelling then hot salt water rinses is the way to go because it is antibacterial, reduces swelling and inflammation, speeds healing, and can be used as often as necessary without doing any harm or damage. Mouthwash, on the other hand, usually contains alcohol and will irritate any type of wound in the mouth, sting like hell, delay healing, and dry out intraoral tissues over time if used consistently. If you want something to give you temporary fresh breath (like for 5-10 minutes or so) then mouthwash will do the job but an alcohol free mouthwash would be preferable, IMHO. Salt water will do little, if anything, to get rid of breath problems. If you have a sore throat salt water is preferred again although it will not give you the "numbing" feeling alcohol containing mouthwashes will provide. Basically mouthwashes treat the symptoms of a problem instead of the cause and treating the cause is always better than treating the symptoms.

Answer 3

I have gargled with salt water before, but it was to soothe a sore throat.

I haven't heard of it used as a mouthwash.

Answer 4

U can use warm salted water for sore throat but no idea whether u can use it as a mouthwash or not.

There are other benefits too of salted water.Helps in killing germs,cavities,good for sore throat.

Salt used with your normal toothpaste is very good for whitening teeth.Fights against cavities n all.

Answer 5

Warm salt water is good for mouth ailments, especially sea salt. And it won't hurt you. There are peroxide solutions on the dental aisles of your local stores that are good, also. You can use both. Oxyfresh is a good product. You can rinse your mouth with peroxide cut with water, too. If you use it full strength rinse immediately and don't leave in for very long. If this bothers you then cut with up to half water.

Answer 6

it's ok but I think it's better if you gargle salt mouthwash if you have a sore throat. I've known people to use proxide as mouth wash I would just stick to Listerine just use three times a day!

Answer 7

Warm salt water is good to gargle with for many mouth/throat ailments. Besides, it's what people used before the pharmaceutical companies came up with all their chemical concoctions.

Answer 8

I've had dentists advise using mild saltwater solution after dental work that affected my gums. I suppose it would help gingivitis too.

You should ask your dentist to be sure.

Generally, I wouldn't overdo the intake of salt (you can't avoid swallowing some), so don't use it too often.

Answer 9

It will not cause harm. You should be sure and brush your teeth and take care of them. Salt water helps many problems, even congestion.

Answer 10

yes - it is good and cheap - boil the water first then let it cool...until it is tepid.....dont use it hot