Freshen Your Breath And Relieve Pain

Gargling your mouth with lukewarm saltwater has a lot of benefits. Similar to your feet, the odor in your mouth is caused by bacteria and while some of it is removed through brushing, most aren’t as they live primarily in the back of your throat and tongue. As salt kills bacteria, gargling with it allows it to get to all parts of your mouth and break down the oils. Your breath will smell fresher!

You can also do this when you can a canker sore or sore throat. Dissolve 2 teaspoons of salt into ¼ cup water and swish it around in your mouth for at least 20 seconds. This will kill some of the bacteria, aid in the healing process, and also give you some pain relief.