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Salt water rinse

Susanne

Susanne

Well-known member
Joined
Aug 13, 2014
Messages
117
Location
USA
Has anyone else found salt water rinses to be irritating rather than soothing for dental or gum issues?
 
Dr. Daniel

Dr. Daniel

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Verified dentist
Joined
Nov 2, 2010
Messages
1,989
Location
The Hague , Holland
Yes it can happen. You need to put not more a quarter of a teaspoon in a glass of water. More than that is to much.
 
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