Salt Water Mouth Rinse for Gingivitis | Simple, safe, and effective for gum health

[@Joeybott]

It’s the holiday season and I’m concerned I’m developing gingivitis which is freaky since it’ll be a moment before most offices are open for even setting up an appointment. A few of my bottom teeth have noticeably inflamed gums and using a toothbrush draws a lot of blood despite getting a new soft brush and gum health oriented toothpaste. I have also began doing a saltwater rinse 2-3 times a day and have taken anti inflammatory meds like ibuprofen and have been flossing the area gently (oddly flossing causes no bleeding, only brushing does despite my bristles being soft and I’m using a gentle technique. I plan to go to a dentist regardless, but is this something that can be taken care of at home with enough proactive cleaning? I typically take good care of my teeth so this whole ordeal has me freaked out 😅

[@BiomimeticDentistry]

it will definitely help but there are certain medications that may be causing or contributing to this as well. You should have it evaluated if it continues for more than a week. Best- MN

[@jasveerkaur3285]

Can we use it everyday? Is it safe to use it daily?means there is no side effect for daily use?

[@keerthivasan9807]

Any answer you get?

[@biney-animemmanuel2360]

Watch the video again, and listen carefully. Your question is answered in two ways inside the video.

[@Craigy2818]

I was told only one teaspoon of salt, by my dentist

[@briansanchez6699]

For how much water? It sounds like just a recommendation not a hard cut off 😊

[@Craigy2818]

@@briansanchez6699 The sheet they gave me said half a cup of water and one teaspoon. I did change to two because I had dry socket and an infection and the salt was the only thing that stopped the pain. Even when I did get help and antibiotics, the infection still hasn't gone and it's hard to get another appointment 🙈 ugh.

[@julianicole7622]

Yes my high blood pressure would kill me

[@BiomimeticDentistry]

It does not affect blood pressure. Not only do I know this, but I asked all my physician friends to confirm with the same answer. No concern. Ask your doctor and make sure you make it clear you are not drinking it.

[@portiagriffin6261]

This Gotta be AI...LOL😂

[@ParisNew]

I’m using it bc I have a stone in my throat

[@aaishaidrees8447]

I was told that it pulls minerals out of the teeth. Is this true

[@BiomimeticDentistry]

No.

[@aizuddinshah6948]

??? Salt is literally mineral itself 😂

[@PalmBeachFlorida24]

Sea salt? Iodized salt?

[@BiomimeticDentistry]

Sea salt

[@pharmacypharmacist5183]

I think you also have to tell that this thing isn't for the patients of high blood pressure 😕

[@BiomimeticDentistry]

Actually, oral absorption of saline/salt rinse solutions has no correlation to elevated systemic blood pressure....

[@johgri2]

Does it cure gingivitis? Does it also help periodontitis ?

[@casuals.3.19]

Periodontitis is permanent it will help w/ gingivitis tho

[@markie10383]

@@casuals.3.19 thank you, my gums have shown signs of gingivitis and i mistook it for periodontitis which i heard was uncurable. thank god my gums still have a chance

[@renatonacional8493]

can i drink it beacause i have a sore throat is so painfull

[@casuals.3.19]

I’m gonna be honest I’m not a doctor but I think anyone would know that it’s not good to drink sodium water

[@casuals.3.19]

Just like Drink sweet honey lemon tea

[@ParisNew]

It’s so bad it. Taste 👅 bad