- 1). To make the recipe for salt water gargle for sore teeth, first run the water in your tap. You want water that is warm, but not scalding hot. The water should be a gentle, warm temperature that your mouth can tolerate.
- 2). Using a liquid measure, pour 1 pint of the warm water into a container that has a lid.
- 3). Add the salt and baking soda to the water.
- 4). Place the lid on the container and secure it tightly. Shake the mixture vigorously until the salt and baking soda have dissolved.
- 5). Gently gargle with the salt water gargle and spit.