I understand why salt is needed, to dry out the sore and heal it. My doctor said: “gargle with salt water that is as warm as you can handle without burning yourself?” Why was the “warm” aspect of this emphasized so much?
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Not really answering as others have answered: put a splash of hydrogen peroxide in with the salt water too. It’ll really help with the pain and clear up that sore faster.
From someone who suffers from canker sores monthly
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