“Can a salt water rinse heal gum infection?”

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“Can a salt water rinse heal gum infection?”

I am a 30 year old female. I want to know if a salt water rinse can heal a gum infection?

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**Jorge Pinero** Dentist Greenfield, Wisconsin · Accepted Answer

Jorge Pinero Dentist Greenfield, Wisconsin

It can assist to bring down inflammation but salt does not eliminate infective bacteria.

**Dr. Lawrence M. Bodenstein** Dentist Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey · Accepted Answer

Dr. Lawrence M. Bodenstein Dentist Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey

Heal an infection no, can it help cleanse the area yes

**Dr. William G. Eliades** Dentist Flushing, New York · Accepted Answer

Dr. William G. Eliades Dentist Flushing, New York

Yes

**W. Jack Saxonhouse** Dentist | Periodontics Loxahatchee, Florida · Accepted Answer

W. Jack Saxonhouse Dentist | Periodontics Loxahatchee, Florida

It depends on the type of lesion. It can't hurt, but you need to see a dentist.

**Dr. Serena Ta** Dentist Huntington Beach, CA · Accepted Answer

Dr. Serena Ta Dentist Huntington Beach, CA

Hi,

Yes, it can help alleviate the symptoms and sore spots. However, if it is truly infected, you may need Antibiotic treatment.

Sincerely,
Dr. Ta

**Dr. Mehrdad Mostafaeipour** Dentist Las Vegas, NV · Accepted Answer

Dr. Mehrdad Mostafaeipour Dentist Las Vegas, NV

Salt water is generally considered to be a good antibacterial rinse.