“Can I use saltwater rinse after a root canal?”

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“Can I use saltwater rinse after a root canal?”

I had a root canal 2 days ago. Can I use saltwater rinse after a root canal?

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**Dr. Paul Buxt** Dentist Dallas, TX · Accepted Answer

Dr. Paul Buxt Dentist Dallas, TX

Yes

**Dr. Kenneth Lepow** Dentist Houston, TX · Accepted Answer

Dr. Kenneth Lepow Dentist Houston, TX

yes

**Dr. Michael Irving Farr** Dentist Barrington, IL · Accepted Answer

Dr. Michael Irving Farr Dentist Barrington, IL

Yes.

**Dr. Michael Acquista** Dentist Brooklyn, NY · Accepted Answer

Dr. Michael Acquista Dentist Brooklyn, NY

Yes, but it won't do anything.

**Kingstone Chichung Shih** Endodontist Mountain View, CA · Accepted Answer

Kingstone Chichung Shih Endodontist Mountain View, CA

Yes, using a salt water rinse may help and certainly will not do any harm.

**Dr. Patricia A. London** Dentist Concord, NC · Accepted Answer

Dr. Patricia A. London Dentist Concord, NC

Yes.

**Dr. Ian Jay Langer** Endodontist Westfield, NJ · Accepted Answer

Dr. Ian Jay Langer Endodontist Westfield, NJ

It should be okay to rinse with warm salt water after root canal therapy, unless you are on a salt restricted diet. Good Luck