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Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support

magicarpet

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1. Swoosh with 10 oz of warm water 《70 to 80 degrees》,..

Reply to Maraya1969 (Original post)

Sun Aug 25, 2024, 02:20 PM

Aug 2024

... and a teaspoon of salt. Mix well to disolve the salt and then swoosh. Do this 3 to 4 times per day. It will accelerate healing and help the pain subside.

Do not use the salt/gargle/swoosh for longer than a week. Prolonged use can adversely effect tooth enamel.

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This is not life or death but damn, since I have been going to the dentist [View all] Maraya1969 Aug 2024 OP

Swoosh with 10 oz of warm water 《70 to 80 degrees》,.. magicarpet Aug 2024 #1

Its horrible and unfair af XanaDUer2 Aug 2024 #2

I think they are going to put it in quicker than I knew before Maraya1969 Aug 2024 #5

I have had it happen and mostly I just suffer, but I have used warm salt water sometimes Walleye Aug 2024 #3

Would you be willing to ask your dentist about oil pulling? EverHopeful Aug 2024 #4

I have done that before. Are you suppose to use olive oil? Maraya1969 Aug 2024 #6

I use coconut oil and I think sesame is highly recommended EverHopeful Aug 2024 #7

OOOhhhh I have coconut oil! Maraya1969 Aug 2024 #9

If you've bitten yourself to the point a sore has formed Warpy Aug 2024 #8