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2. Salt rinse - Wikipedia

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   Salt rinse is a saline solution mouthwash used in dentistry to treat certain diseases and reduce post-operative pain and infection. It is also offered commercially for routine oral hygiene. [ 1 ] Other names for the treatment include salt water mouthwash , [ 2 ] salt water mouth bath , [ 3 ] and saline mouth rinse .

3. Oral hygiene - Wikipedia

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   A 1930s poster from the Work Projects Administration promoting oral hygiene. Tooth decay is the most common global disease. [14] Over 80% of cavities occur inside fissures in teeth where brushing cannot reach food left trapped after eating and saliva and fluoride have no access to neutralize acid and remineralize demineralized teeth, unlike easy-to-clean parts of the tooth, where fewer ...

4. Toothache - Wikipedia

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   When toothache results from dental trauma (regardless of the exact pulpal or periodontal diagnosis), the treatment and prognosis is dependent on the extent of damage to the tooth, the stage of development of the tooth, the degree of displacement or, when the tooth is avulsed, the time out of the socket and the starting health of the tooth and ...

5. Mouthwash - Wikipedia

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   Range of mouthwashes by Listerine. Mouthwash, mouth rinse, oral rinse, or mouth bath [1] is a liquid which is held in the mouth passively or swirled around the mouth by contraction of the perioral muscles and/or movement of the head, and may be gargled, where the head is tilted back and the liquid bubbled at the back of the mouth.

6. Chlorhexidine - Wikipedia

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   Side effects may include skin irritation, tooth discoloration, and allergic reactions, [3] although, apart from discoloration, the risk appears to be the same as that for povidone-iodine. [6] [7] Chlorhexidine rinse is also known to have a bitter metallic aftertaste. Rinsing with water is not recommended as it is known to increase the ...

7. Ask the Expert: Does Whitening Mouthwash Really Help ... - AOL

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   The best whitening mouthwash really can help reduce the stains that cause yellow teeth. ... “Whitening mouthwashes may contribute to extrinsic or outer tooth stain reduction. Active ingredients ...

8. Biotene - Wikipedia

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   These enzymes, through their antibacterial and healing properties, create natural protection within the oral cavity, balancing and boosting an individual's salivary defenses. [ 8 ] The reduced antibacterial action of saliva, due to its lack in some individuals, can lead to disruption of the oral pH, allowing cariogenic microorganisms to grow ...

9. Does Chocolate Help Cramps? We Checked with an OBGYN

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   But seriously, it can. Dr. Dweck explains that chocolate has several minerals and elements that may help with menstrual cramps. “The first is magnesium, which plays a role in muscle relaxation ...