Does gargling with salt water help tender gums?

Answer 1

Yes, gargling with warm salt water can help tender gums somewhat. However, if your gums are inflamed and swollen, there may be an underlying issue such as gum disease so it would be wise to consult your dentist.

Answer 2

Gargling with salt water will not get rid of tonsilitis, but it will help soothe the pain of it. Many people make the mistake of making the water too salty; you're just trying to match the salinity of your own body fluids, so a quarter teaspoon of table salt in a glass of room-temperature water will work fine.

Tonsilitis is most commonly a bacterial infection, so it will take the appropriate antibiotic to get over it.

Answer 3

Gargling salt water can get rid of the tonsil stone for a little bit in some cases but not forever. I dont like to gargle salt water because it really doesnt get rid of it quickly. Better ideas are to use a water pik (most ppl dont own them though) so some times (I know this sounds weird) I use a squirt bottle or a water gun and spray water in my throat at the stone. It really replaces the water pik and helps alot. It also is kind of fun. yes, weird situation, but it works perfectly.

Answer 4

I am not for sure whether it will reduce the infection in the gums, but it will ease the pain that comes along with it. Though, the pain relief does not last long enough to satisfy the need.

Answer 5

Yes, especially if you tip your head back and gargle energetically with half a mouthful. The bacteria you want to kill are on the back of your tongue and throat.

Answer 6

Yes it does, not sure how or why but it sure helped me.

Answer 7

yes