1- What is the harm caused by the high percentage of salt in salt water to the tissues of the mouth?
The high salt content of oral saline can damage tooth enamel or oral tissues. It is better if the amount of salt in the water is small and the salinity is not felt much, which is called a diluted solution.
2- Can children also gargle with salt water?
Gargling with salt water is suitable for all ages. But you should be aware that your child should know how to gargle and not swallow salt water by mistake because its salty taste may cause him to cough or choke.
3- Is salt water effective in treating aphthous stomatitis?
Yes, aphthous stomatitis is a type of mouth sore that can be treated and eliminated by gargling regularly with salt water and disinfecting the oral environment.
