“Does salt water help with sore gums?”

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“Does salt water help with sore gums?”

I have sore gums and want to fix them. Does salt water help with sore gums?

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**Dr. Robert Korwin** Dentist Red Bank, NJ · Accepted Answer

Dr. Robert Korwin Dentist Red Bank, NJ

It helps for a short time, but the underlying reason should be fixed by your dentist.

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

W. Jack Saxonhouse Dentist | Periodontics Loxahatchee, Florida

Yes, a teaspoon of salt in half a glass of warm water. Also, have your dentist check you out to determine the reason for the soreness.

**Dr. Robert N. Lipner** Dentist New York, New York · Accepted Answer

Dr. Robert N. Lipner Dentist New York, New York

Yes. Rinse x per day with dilute salt water.

**Dr. Bhupinder S. Sachar** Dentist Yonkers, New York · Accepted Answer

Dr. Bhupinder S. Sachar Dentist Yonkers, New York

U should see a dentist to get the diagnosis for the sore gums. Thanks