Question 1

what is the best treatment for a mouth ulcer? (available in australia)

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Depends: Mouth "ulcers" is a very nonspecific term and have numerous causes- ie, bacterial hormonal, viral, yeast, inflammatory, autoimmune, neoplastic causes. 
Salt water or baking soda rinses may ease the pain but any ulceration that stays more than 2 weeks should be evaluated by a medical or dental professional.

Question 2

mouth ulcer on roof of mouth--need treatment?

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Yes, if...: It lasts more than a week you should have it looked at.

Question 3

i hv problem of mouth ulcer . what should do for thar. i got mouth blisters in 2 to 3 days after treatment also. i checked this problem to tooo many doctors but there is no any satisfactory treatment?

Accepted Answer

It will go away: Ulcerated lesions or mouth ulcers can occur after dental treatment.  Have it checked out by the dentist first, they will heal spontaneously and there is no definitve treatment, there are many things that will make you more comfortable while they heal. Try a rinse or gel that contains a local anesthetic like Lidocaine or benzocaine.

Question 4

seems my 6 year old son has a mouth ulcer ... will the over counter mouth washes and sprays cure it or is a gp visit needed. been 24 hours of mouth wash with no change. ?

Accepted Answer

Another OTC failure: If it is actually an ulcer there are treatments. But lesion may also be something else. See your Dentist for differential diagnosis and appropriate cure.  Cure may be anything from observation to laser Rx to topical applications. But to know what to do, your Dentist has to first determine what it is.

Question 5

pop mouth ulcer or leave alone?

Accepted Answer

Ulcer or blister?: An ulcer would be described as a crater. This is best treated with 50% mixture of water and hydrogen peroxide rinses for 2 minutes 3x per day. A blister is fluid filled.Rinse with 1/2 tsp of salt in 5 oz cup of water for 2 minutes 3 x per day do not pop.

Question 6

is it best to leave mouth ulcer alone?

Accepted Answer

Depends on pain: Oral ulcers happen most frequently from trauma from eating or tooth brushing and usually heal within 5-14 days.  Ulcers lasting longer than should be checked to determine the source of the ulceration.  Cancer must be considered if the lesion persists.

Question 7

mouth ulcer and pain all time last 5day?

Accepted Answer

Aphthous ulcer: It is probably an aphthous ulcer and will take 7-10 days to go away.  Laser treatment by a dentist will eliminate the pain immediately and it will heal quickly as well.

Question 8

whats the best way to treat a mouth ulcer?

Accepted Answer

Mouth ulcer: Most ulcers in the mucus membranes of one's mouth (and other surfaces) are expressions of Herpes virus , which are brought about by stress, (poor diet, lack of sleep, etc.) which activates the virus along nerve fibers.  Ask your healthcare provider to prescribe antiviral medication, which can shorten or prevent new outbreaks.

Question 9

what are good home remediesfor a mouth ulcer?

Accepted Answer

Aphthasol (amlexanox): Talk to your dentist about this product.  'aphthasol' is the brand name for an oral, Amlexanox oral paste, 5%.  It tastes like a mud patch, but has been known to provide great relief during outbreaks.  It can only be ordered thru specific dental suppliers- so pharmacies will not carry this product. Anti-fungal mouth rinses work, but can take upto 10 days to work- essentially the duration of ulcer.

Question 10

what to do if i had a mouth ulcer for 2 months?

Accepted Answer

Have it evaluated: An ulceration that has not resolved in 2 weeks needs to be evaluated as the the cause and proper treatment. Call an oral surgeon for an appointment.

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