[header] How to deal with wisdom teeth coming in [title] Soothe your toothache with a salt water rinse. [step] Dissolve a teaspoonful of salt in a cup (8 ounces or 236.5 ml) of warm water. Swish the water around the problem tooth as a rinse, then spit it out.
[header] How to deal with wisdom teeth coming in [title] Soothe your toothache with a salt water rinse. [step] Dissolve a teaspoonful of salt in a cup (8 ounces or 236.5 ml) of warm water. Swish the water around the problem tooth as a rinse, then spit it out.
Rinse your mouth immediately, such as after a meal, leaving the salt water behind. [substeps] The salt water flush will significantly cleanse your mouth, but it won't scrub away the bacteria that found its way into the gum. Doing this several times a day (every two to three hours) will help to reduce gum soreness and inflammation. [substeps] You can also dilute a cup of hydrogen peroxide solution with water (one part hydrogen peroxide to two parts water) and rinse. This helps loosen plaque, both interior and outside. It also damages tooth enamel and can cause tooth decay. [substeps] If you prefer canned foods, place the rinse in an airtight container. [title] Have someone call your dentist to update their opinion.