title: Sodium absorption associated with oral hygiene procedures.
abstract: A two-phase study was conducted to determine if sodium is absorbed in significant amounts by the oral mucosa during use of saline solutions. If such absorption occurs, saline rinsing procedures should be contraindicated for people on sodium-restricted diets.
authors.forename: S B
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Kaminsky
authors.forename: W B
authors.initials: WB
authors.lastname: Gillette
authors.forename: T J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: O'Leary
mesh_terms: D000042:Absorption; D000328:Adult; D003742:Dental Devices, Home Care; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000378:metabolism*; D009067:Mouthwashes; D009910:Oral Hygiene; D012964:Sodium / Q000378:metabolism*; D012965:Sodium Chloride / Q000008:administration & dosage; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation / Q000295:instrumentation
chemical_list: D009067:Mouthwashes; D012965:Sodium Chloride; D012964:Sodium