Yes. Regular salt in very warm water is the best thing for rinsing your mouth. Use a teaspoon of salt in a cup of water, and use warmest water that you can comfortably tolerate. rinse your mouth a few times a day.

Don't understimate the healing power of salt water! Many people seem to ignore it, thinking it is so simple that it can't work. Salt water helps the gums get rid of everything that doesn't belong in the gums, including trapped food, and infections. It also helps sooth inflamed gums and reduce inflammation. Chamomile tea is another thing that helps sooth inflamed and infected gums.