Thank you for the responses, so much!

I tried to keep her mouth open for a better look by using a business card, and then a paper CD case, but it didn't seem to work that well, even with extra hands. The Q-Tip sounds like it might be a better plan of action. I have heard you could force them to open their mouths by applying pressure, but was afraid of hurting her.

I will go get some Listerine to treat her tomorrow. Ummm, does it matter what flavor? lol. I would assume the yellow stuff might taste a bit harsh to her. Should I dilute it, or use it straight? And as for the rubbing alcohol, I wouldn't want her to fail a roadside screening...

Just kidding on that, but is rubbing alcohol really okay to use inside of her mouth like that? I suppose it should be diluted?

Is a saline ratio of 1/8tsp to 1 cup of water correct? That is what I use for piercings when they are healing, but a snake might need a different ratio. I have some leftover (packaged) syringes from when i needed to administer antibiotics to my cockatiel, so I was thinking of irrigating her mouth with that.

Is it ok to be using Listerine, alcohol, and saline rinses all at once, or should I choose one course of treatment and stick with it before moving on to the next? Is it ok if she happens to swallow some of the saline?

ACK, so many questions, but so many sincere thanks for your helpful responses.

I still have not heard from Dr. Walton, but since it doesn't seem extremely severe or like an emergency case I might just hold off on making the trip down there if I can treat her with some of these methods.