i keep asking my dentist office to use warm water to

spray my mouth with as the cold water hits nerves....no luck -- yet.

but if i have enough nitrous oxide i do not complain--too much

i do not know about the salt water bit, but definately apply

chap stick, or lip salve of some sort prior to getting in the chair!

lip balm comes in lots of flavors...and so does the flouride they use.

i bet there are acres and acres of mint grown just for use in

tooth and mouth products!!