Just like a sore throat or canker sore, salt water can alleviate pain and may even help with healing, depending on what is causing the pain. Mix about a teaspoon of salt into a cup of water, and swish a mouthful around for about 30 seconds. Spit it out and repeat a couple of times. Salt water can also help rid the mouth of problematic bacteria and pus, and it is safe and natural.

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