hot water fermentation in tooth swelling

[angel for 32]

hi

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[confused tooth]

Yes, it will.....but its fomentation and not fermentation

 

[angel for 32]

Yes, it will.....but its fomentation and not fermentation

thanks confused tooth for correcting me.
can u please tell me the reason also.(what happens with the use of hot water fomentation/salt water gargle).

 

[tina1]

bcos the heat from the water will cause vasodilatation in the area which leads to increased swelling and redness.

 

[angel for 32]

thanks tina

 

[Enamel]

i noticed you clubbed fomentation with salt water gargling.They are not the same.salt water gargling will not be an issue as hot fomentaion .is this a test question???