I got an abscess tooth.. can i rinse my mouth with salt water?

Question

i have an abscess tooth that's really bad , i went to dentist and i am on a heavey penacellin. what can i do to sooth the pain and the pressure of the abscess

Answer 1

Rinsing your mouth with warm (not hot!) salt water will gently cleanse your mouth.  But don't use a lot of salt.  Too much salt could slightly irritate your gums.  Just add a dash, stir it around, and gargle it around for a few seconds.  Also, to sooth the pain, have anything that is easy to chew and swallow.  Think rice, apple sauce, baby pasta with butter, frozen yogurt (the cold may help to reduce the swelling) and any slushy drink.  I hope that helps.