Guide To Preventing And Treating A Dental Abscess

Gargle With Salt Water

An individual affected by a dental abscess or who wants to prevent the development of a dental abscess can gargle with salt water. This is a mixture of water and regular table salt that can be used to ease dental pain. When bacteria invade areas underneath the gums and colonize, a dental abscess develops. Gargling with salt water helps wash bacteria from an individual's mouth who is having trouble keeping their teeth and gums clear of infections. Doing this is effective at alleviating the pain that may be caused by an infection in the gums that has not yet developed into a full-blown dental abscess. An individual who has recently undergone any type of dental procedure can also gargle with salt water to prevent the development of an infection at the site of a surgical incision or an extracted tooth. While salt water is not known to be able to kill all types of bacteria in the mouth that cause dental abscesses, it is known to help pull the bacteria to the surface of the gums and teeth so it can be washed away easier.

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