Question 1

what to do if i have a horrible canker sore on the tip of my tongue! help?

Accepted Answer

See your dentist: A dentist can help you with the pain and can help speed healing time if. It is a canker sore.  A visual exam will confirm the problem and get you on your way to feeling better.

Question 2

i woke up yesterday morning with a white looking canker sore on the tip of my tongue. it burns and looks like its going down the center of my tongue. help?

Accepted Answer

Tongue canker sore?: Check with your dentist to make sure exactly what the lesion really is. Canker sores do not normally occur on the tongue.
Canker sores (aphthous ulcers) heal spontaneously in 7-10 days. Avoid hot, spicy and acidic foods. You can get orabase ointment to place on the sore before eating to mitigate the pain.

Question 3

recently had sex with girl. sore showed up on tip of tongue that i thought was a canker sore. there are white sores on throat and tonsils. tonsils and throat are swollen. nothing on genitalia though. is this more likely straight herpes or tonsillitis?

Accepted Answer

Maybe strep,flu,etc.: Tongue and throat symptoms can be from viruses, strep throat, allergies, etc... It can be difficult to tell what the cause is. If symptoms only last 1-2 days, it was likely allergies, irritation, or a mild cold. Doctors have rapid 5-minute tests for strep, so a primary care doctor can diagnose strep and start antibiotics. Other possible viral infections are mono and oral herpes. Doctor can check.

Question 4

what is a canker sore on tongue and what does it look like?

Accepted Answer

Try this: There are several over the counter medications developed to control canker sores. For those who prefer not to medicate you may try hene laser. The spot should be on the lesion for 30 seconds and cover the adjacent tissue. For more info: http://www.Webmd.Com/oral-health/guide/canker-sores there is also a link to photos.

Question 5

how long until i get tongue lesion examined? probably just canker sore so how long should i wait and see if it naturally go away before i should worry

Accepted Answer

Tongue lesion: Generally speaking, any lesion lasting longer than two weeks should be examined by a qualified dentist or Oral Surgeon. If you are concerned, you can have it evaluated sooner.

Question 6

what can i put on a canker sore on my tongue?

Accepted Answer

Try: Try Orabase or Orajel.  Make sure it's the variety that contains Benzocaine.  Dab onto sore spot with a Q-tip.  If lesion is not gone in 7-10 days call your Dentist for an examination.

Question 7

how long does it take for a canker sore on my tongue to heal?

Accepted Answer

10-14 days: That's the usual course of eruptions.

Question 8

can you suggest tips for a stubborn canker sore underneath the tongue?

Accepted Answer

Sure about that?: Are you sure it's a canker sore?  There is not much you can do to make them heal quicker.  Avoid hot and spicy foods, you can rinse with salt water or use any number of remedies from your local pharmacy, but only to make them feel better meanwhile.  Some dentists use lasers for treatment. See a dentist and have it looked at for more help.

Question 9

i have a white sore under my tongue. it looks like a canker sore but doesn't hurt?

Accepted Answer

AnotherDingForWhitey: White in the mouth usually means dead tissue, like black when on the rest of the body. Yes, a canker sore should hurt, but not always. Especially if it's a variant sore, or the result of minor trauma. But I'd have it checked by a doctor if it doesn't go away within two weeks (three at most), sore or not. Especially if you've smoked or chewed a lot of tobacco or other irritant (like betel nuts)

Question 10

i have this white thing on the tip of my tougue it looks like a canker sore but its on my tongue?

Accepted Answer

That is what it is!: It can still be a canker sore.  Sometimes these develop on the tongue and on the tip.  You can also have an  inflammed taste bud (pappillae) that is white and painful.  Some call these "lie bumps"---no foundation for this!  usually resolve on their own.  May need a topical anesthetic (anbesol) to help with pain and good oral hygiene.  As always, if in doubt, check it out with your pcp or ent.

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What to do if i have a horrible canker sore on the tip of my tongue! help?

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I woke up yesterday morning with a white looking canker sore on the tip of my tongue. it burns and looks like its going down the center of my tongue. help?

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Recently had sex with girl. sore showed up on tip of tongue that i thought was a canker sore. there are white sores on throat and tonsils. tonsils and throat are swollen. nothing on genitalia though. is this more likely straight herpes or tonsillitis?

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What is a canker sore on tongue and what does it look like?

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How long until i get tongue lesion examined? probably just canker sore so how long should i wait and see if it naturally go away before i should worry

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What can i put on a canker sore on my tongue?

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How long does it take for a canker sore on my tongue to heal?

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Can you suggest tips for a stubborn canker sore underneath the tongue?

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I have a white sore under my tongue. it looks like a canker sore but doesn't hurt?

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I have this white thing on the tip of my tougue it looks like a canker sore but its on my tongue?

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