Question 1

what is the best treatment for canker sores in my mouth?

Accepted Answer

Canker sores: Are called recurrent apthous stomatitis or trauma ulcers. There is a relationship to immune system issues. These can be quite painful for a few days, then they hopefully resolve. Avoid acidic foods & toothpaste w sodium lauryl sulfate. Look for zilactin b at your pharmacy. If these lesions are not gone in 10-14 days let ur dentist evaluate the area.  There are prescriptions to help as well.

Question 2

please describe a good home remedy for canker sores?

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Canker sores: Canker sores also known as aphthous ulcers will heal on their own in 10-14 days.  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. Personally, i don't think it's worth the trouble or the money.

Question 3

what are possible causes of/a home remedy for canker sores?

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Natural....: Salt water rinses and time as your body will heal it. If it's not gone in 10-14 days, it may not be canker sores and if that's the case, you need to see a dentist to find out what it is.

Question 4

treatment and causes of canker sores?
i get them every now and then and they last for what seems like forever.

Accepted Answer

Canker sores: is the most common oral lesions. Individual ulcers typically last 1-2 weeks. The Waterlase offers immediate relief from the pain of these sores. See a dentist for evaluation and treatment if needed.

Question 5

is there a good over-the-counter treatment for child canker sores?

Accepted Answer

No, I mean NO: Acyclovir is wonderful in adults. Please consult your pediatrician for dosage.
Can we talk? My concern is how in the h did a child get infected? Is there something more serious involved? I worry, do you ?
I do hope this was caught innocently, ok?Good.

Question 6

can dimetapp be used as a home remedy for canker sores?

Accepted Answer

As a Rinse: All antihistamines have some level of topical anesthetic properties. So swishing with dimetapp can sooth the canker sore pain.

Question 7

hard palate and lower lip canker sores. speedy remedy?

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Many?: Since we do not know what causes canker sores, the remedies are many. One approach is to apply a topical broad-spectrum antibiotic a few times a day.  Another home remedy is to apply table salt on the sore itself but do realize this may hurt a bit. I am sure there are many other remedies but none has been scientifically proven.

Question 8

home remedies for canker sores?

Accepted Answer

Baking soda: You can apply a paste of baking soda right on the canker sore to promote healing - it will sting but it helps.  You can also rinse with warm salt water - again it will sting, but it helps. Zilactin is an over the counter lotion that I use that covers the canker sore and promotes healing. Again, this one stings like heck, but then no pain.

Question 9

any good remedies for canker sores?

Accepted Answer

Canker sores: Canker sores, also called recurrent aphthous stomatitis, usually occur in the mouth on the tongue, cheeks and inside of the lips. They may be caused by trauma such as biting the area, stress, and herpetic viral infections. They can occur singularly or in groups.
They usually heal on their own in 5-7 days.
Applying orabase ointment (no rx needed) can help alleviate the pain.
Check with you dentist.

Question 10

what are some remedies for canker sores?

Accepted Answer

Canker sores: Avoid acidic and spicy foods.  They can irritated the area.  OTC products can coat the canker sore and provide short term relief.  It takes 7-10 days for a canker sore to heal.  If you get frequent canker sores see your dentist.  Some people are sensitive to the SLS in many toothpaste.  Look at the labels and avoid this ingredient.

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