Question 1

is it possible for me to pop a canker sore blister ?

Accepted Answer

Not a good idea: Canker sores are viral and have a stage where they are contagious and can be spread.  Picking at them is not a good idea and there are medications to help control them.

Question 2

i've had a canker sore on my tongue for over two months on and off, it seems to actually pop up on the left side, then the right..yes, i drink & smoke?

Accepted Answer

Canker sore: Consult an oral surgeon to find out what's causing your canker sores.

Question 3

white/grey thin oval painful spot under tongue, gone in a week, surrounded by red area, faded away, didn't bust/pop, think was canker sore, safe to kiss?

Accepted Answer

Trauma?: It could just be an injury or burn (these are often caused by Aspirin left in contact with oral mucosa for too long). If this has been a single isolated incident, that is most likely. Oral herpes viral lesions which are contagious through kissing, usually take 2 weeks to heal and are often on the lips but can be on the tongue as well. Safest bet is to defer until fully healed...

Question 4

i have a canker sore on my gum line in the back of my mouth and while brushing it bled and appeared to "pop" (pain is less now). should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

See dentist: To make sure there is not an abscess in a tooth or a gum infection.

Question 5

what a canker sore?

Accepted Answer

Be sure of diagnosis: Get examined please. Canker sores are common aphthous ulcers of mouth that occur situationally, often in response to stressors, are bacterial or viral, & can be treated topically with many otc products that reduce local discomfort & potentially speed healing. However, oral/dental problems & a number of systemic diseases cause canker sore-like lesions--crohn's, behcet's, std (sexually transmitted).

Question 6

how is canker sore treated?

Accepted Answer

Canker Sores: Pain from a canker sore generally lessens in a few days and the sores usually heal without treatment in about a week or two.
If sores are large, painful, or persistent, your dentist may prescribe an antimicrobial mouth rinse, a corticosteroid ointment, or a prescription or nonprescription solution to reduce the pain and irritation.

Question 7

huge canker sore, what to do!?

Accepted Answer

Canker sore: There are many otc medications that you can apply. Ask your local pharmacist what he\she recommends. If that is not enough to keep you comfortable, see you local dentist who can prescribe and\or treat this more effectively. Most patients just wait it out. Avoid spicy and acidic foods meanwhile.

Question 8

why does alum help canker sore?

Accepted Answer

It can: Alum placed on canker sore can make them less painful and heal a little faster.  Some people are sensitive to the sodium laurryl sulfate or sls in toothpaste and have fewer outbreaks once they change toothpastes.

Question 9

can a canker sore be black? why?

Accepted Answer

Possible: If there is trauma to the sore there can be some bleeding into the sore.  This will give a dark appearance.   Have your dentist take a look as sometimes it might be something else.

Question 10

quick ways to heal a canker sore?

Accepted Answer

Prevention: Canker sore or more specifically aphthous ulcer can be prevented by avoiding a common foam detergent found in most toothpastes called sodium laurel sulfate.  Switching to Biotene or other toothpaste not containing this ingredient can be the cure in preventing this painful condition.

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