Salt water may kill some, but does not kill all, mouth and throat bacteria. However, solutions of salt can help bring bacteria to the surface of the gums, teeth, and throat.

Does gargling salt water kill bacteria? AndreyPopov/Getty Images. A time-honored home remedy to soothe sore throats and mouth sores, gargling may kill bacteria, ...

Baking soda is another ingredient often used in mouth rinses. Like salt, it can kill bacteria in the mouth; it also reduces acidity, which can irritate teeth and gums.

Salt water can draw out water and bacteria while protecting the gums, so gargles may be effective for improving gum and dental health. They may also help prevent gingivitis , periodontitis , and ...

Awareness of our gut microbiome, and how it functions, has never been higher on the health agenda, with the advice – and probiotic products – supporting it advancing quicker than butter sinking into a ...

Researchers at Maynooth University were part of an international study that created a new molecule to kill bacteria that have developed antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Supported by the Science ...