Mouth Wash Recipe: Target Mouth Sores
So… mouth sores not what we would call a good time. This basic recipe came to us from a friend during my husband’s chemo treatments.
Friends of ours were going through similar struggles that we were, the husband had cancer and was receiving treatments. He was struggling with sores in his mouth so much so that he couldn’t eat. His wife, being a nurse, made a simple mouth wash to help with the sores but to also keep the mouth clean so they wouldn’t reappear. She was kind enough to share it with us while Mike started treatment. Mike didn’t have to endure any sores.
There isn’t a whole lot to say mainly because the recipe is pretty straight forward. It only has three ingredients, all readily available and inexpensive. This recipe isn’t exclusively for mouth sores, it can be used as a very basic mouth wash.
Mouth Wash
8 oz. of water
½ teaspoon of baking soda
¼ teaspoon of salt
Mix and Voila! It’s a small batch that only last two days. But it is simple and all three items found in most homes.
Why baking soda?
Due to the alkalinity of baking soda, it neutralizes any acids that are hunkering in your mouth all while cleaning and deodorizing. Therefore, if you have sores the baking soda with neutralize them. Continue to use the wash and it will keep the sores away for good.
The salt and water acts as an antiseptic and aids in the healing if there are any sores and get rid of bacteria.
If you want an extra boost add Melaleuca to your wash, doTERRA’s Melaleuca is great for cavities and prevention.
It should be not that using it too much and too often can have adverse effects. Happy medium!
Happy cleaning!
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Resources
Lin, S. (2019, April 29). Canker Sore or Dental Surgery? How to Make Salt Water Mouth Rinse. Retrieved from https://www.verywellhealth.com/how-to-make-saline-solution-salt-water-mouth-rinse-4109216
Mentzer, A. (2019, March 02). Physical & Chemical Properties of Sodium Bicarbonate. Retrieved from https://sciencing.com/physical-chemical-properties-sodium-bicarbonate-6571412.html
Mouthwash or Salt Water Rinse – Dr David Kerr Replies | Today’s Dentistry. (2019, May 09). Retrieved from https://www.todaysdentistry.com.au/mouthwash-or-salt-water-rinse/
Rinsing with salt water beats out swishing with mouthwash. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://oralcancernews.org/wp/rinsing-with-salt-water-beats-out-swishing-with-mouthwash/
