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Role and Relevance of Warm Saline Mouth Rinses in Contemporary Dental Practice: A Narrative Review.

Cureus · Harshini G, Roshan Arbaaz B, Bandlamudi S, Adalarasan S, Peter S, Kangaiyan S, Maheswaran T · 2026-07-29

Lab studies show warm saline rinses enhance gum cell healing, while clinical evidence supports their use for reducing complications after tooth extraction and during cancer treatment, though they appear less effective than chlorhexidine for plaque control.

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