Question 1

what is the aspect of sodium lauryl sulfate that gives you canker sores?

Accepted Answer

Sensitivity problem: This is the chemical that makes toothpaste foamy and spread out over your teeth.  Many people are sensitive to it.  Read the labels and stay away from it if you have this sensitivity.  Sls is in many products.

Question 2

how come salt numb canker sores?

Accepted Answer

Burning: The canker sore is an ulcer (loss of overlying tissue) and the salt is burning the underlying raw tissue.

Question 3

how does using salt water on canker sores help it, if it does even help?

Accepted Answer

Not good: While salt water helps reduce inflammation, it will not help this type of viral lesion.  Talk to your pharmacist.  There are otc meds that can help mask symptoms.

Question 4

what should i do to get rid of canker sores besides using warm salt water?

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Comfortable: Warm salt water generally irritates them more and prolongs healing.  Use anything that makes you comfortable.  It takes about 2 weeks to go away no matter what you seem to do.  However check with your pharmacy for a few items that may make you more comfortable - remember that they generally do not shorten the 2 week time.

Question 5

how to keep mouth wound clean? is the best way to keep it clean (is it the same as with canker sores, using salt water?

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Salt water will help: Salt water is good for keeping your oral wound clean.  You can also use listerine, which will kill some of the germs in your mouth. The good news is that   wounds in the mouth heal very quickly.

Question 6

i have always got canker sores in mouth i have 3 now what's the best thing to do for them other then warm salt water?

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OTC or DDS: Ask your pharmacist for what OTC products available there are the best. If you need something more, see your own dentist for better advice and more powerful medications or more effective treatment.

Question 7

started brushing teeth 3-4 times/day & rinsing with salt water. getting canker sores a bit more often now. can my change in oral hygiene cause this?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps: You may be overdoing it, traumatically injuring your soft tissues and your teeth.  Please review your oral hygiene regimen with your Dentist or Hygienist who can evaluate it’s efficacy.  For example, if you do not floss or WaterPik daily you greatly increase the chance of tooth loss due to gum disease.  Please seek professional guidance.

Question 8

whats the difference between canker sores and ulcerative oral lichen planus? i get little ulcers in my mouth usually 4-5 at a time, but they resolve with salt water rinse and applying honey to them. dont lichen planus ulcers last for months?

Accepted Answer

See: A dentist. The best way to get a definitive diagnosis is by seeing a dentist. An oral surgeon or Oral pathologist would be the best people to ask.

Question 9

i have several ulcers/canker sores all over my mouth and nothing is helping. not warm salt water rinse, not oragel mouth wash for sores, not mylanta and benadryl. how can i get them to heal?

Accepted Answer

See dermatologist: I would suggest that you 1st confirm this dx with a dermatologist. Should they truly be canker sores and not hsv or some other pathology, you might receive a brief course of  oral steroids.

Question 10

how do you treat canker sores?

Accepted Answer

Salt water swish: Early on, you can try a salt water or hydrogen peroxide swish and spit.  If the symptoms persist past a few days or recur frequently, see your dentist or doctor for an antimicrobial mouthwash, cortisone medication, or other solution.

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What should i do to get rid of canker sores besides using warm salt water?

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How to keep mouth wound clean? is the best way to keep it clean (is it the same as with canker sores, using salt water?

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I have always got canker sores in mouth i have 3 now what's the best thing to do for them other then warm salt water?

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Started brushing teeth 3-4 times/day & rinsing with salt water. getting canker sores a bit more often now. can my change in oral hygiene cause this?

A member asked:

Whats the difference between canker sores and ulcerative oral lichen planus? i get little ulcers in my mouth usually 4-5 at a time, but they resolve with salt water rinse and applying honey to them. dont lichen planus ulcers last for months?

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I have several ulcers/canker sores all over my mouth and nothing is helping. not warm salt water rinse, not oragel mouth wash for sores, not mylanta and benadryl. how can i get them to heal?

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