Question 1

can mouthwash help to kill mouth ulcers?

Accepted Answer

No: There is nothing to kill. The ulcerations will take there course and heal in approximately 10 to 14 days.

Question 2

mouth ulcers- for 6 weeks now due to dry mouth from venlor & camcolit. tried lots of ulcer gels, chlorhexadine mouthwash, nothing works. suggestions?

Accepted Answer

Mouth ulcers- 6 wks?: Please do two things. First speak to the physician who prescribed those medications regarding your symptoms and two- see an Oral Surgeon for a definitive diagnosis of type and cause of ulcers and suggestions.

Question 3

my 14yo son has chronic mouth ulcers (2yrs) and abnormal lab results. has had 6 ulcers at one time, magic mouthwash clears it up, return upon stopping. low igm, low hemoglobin, mcv, mch, mchc, and creatinine. elevated rbc, rdw, and b12. w?

Accepted Answer

Mouth sores: Some kids get recurrent crops of mouth sores (apthous ulcers).  If these happen frequently or if they interfere with oral intake, please discuss with your doctor.  There are some unusual inflammatory diseases associated with mouth sores.

Question 4

i have canker sores all over my mouth and i wanted to know if there is an over the counter mouthwash i could use because it's also on my tonsils.

Accepted Answer

Canker sores: I understand your distress.
Canker sores are mouth ulcers which can happen due to  
Mouth injury/irritation, deficiency of iron, folic acid, and other B vitamins,  food irritation or stress.
Antibacterial mouthwash like  Listerine mouth wash ay help.
Please see Oral surgeon because Canker sores are all over your mouth and tonsils for Diagnosis and Treatment.

Question 5

if my bf has hsv2 but no active sores and i performed oral sex on him am i at risk for genital herpes or oral herpes? again he has never had an outbreak and i have no cuts on my mouth. used mouthwash.

Accepted Answer

Yes, low risk: Viral shedding occurs in the absence of open sores.

Question 6

the inside roof of my mouth is sore and irritated. i have been using mouthwash but hasn't helped. do i see a doctor or dentist its been sore for a couple weeks but is getting worse. there are no sores but it feels a little warm. i thought it was just irri

Accepted Answer

Without : Without more information and a clinical examination it is impossible to diagnose the problem.  Recommend the following:
1. Stop mouthwash and substitute salt water (1tsp per 8oz of water)
2. Evaluation by and oral and maxillofacial surgeon.
3. Possible biopsy of area.

Question 7

what causes mouth sores to reoccur?

Accepted Answer

Depends: That all really depends on the type of sore. Sores can occur for a variety of reasons, trauma, viral infection, autoimmune response, bacterial infection, chronic irritation, and so on. My best guess is that you are referring to canker sores. These are usually caused by reaction to some type of food or stress. They are autoimmune reactions and sometimes are severe enough to require meds.

Question 8

what are the causes of numerous mouth sores? and how can it be cured?

Accepted Answer

Diagnosis needed: In order to even list the possible causes of "mouth sores" would require a list too large to even list on this site.  The "cure" if there was one (or treatment\prevention) would obviously depend upon the cause.  If you have or suffer from repeated multiple mouth sores, you need to consult a dentist  and\or physician when you have these sores for a personal clinical evaluation.

Question 9

can mouth sores come from adipex?

Accepted Answer

NO: Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (ras) is a common condition, restricted to the mouth, that starts in childhood or adolescence as recurrent small, round, or ovoid ulcers with circumscribed margins, erythematous haloes, and yellow or gray floors. A positive family history of similar ulcers is common, and the natural history is typically of resolution in the third decade.Not related to adipex.

Question 10

what to do for canker mouth sores?

Accepted Answer

Tincture of time...: There's a saying about canker sores: they heal in 7 days if treated, and one week if you don't. The primary focus is pain management. Over the counter topical anesthetic products, available over the counter at your local pharmacy, will help. Frequent or particularly severe bouts of oral ulceration should be formally assessed by your dentist to rule out more serious conditions.

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Can mouthwash help to kill mouth ulcers?

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Mouth ulcers- for 6 weeks now due to dry mouth from venlor & camcolit. tried lots of ulcer gels, chlorhexadine mouthwash, nothing works. suggestions?

A member asked:

My 14yo son has chronic mouth ulcers (2yrs) and abnormal lab results. has had 6 ulcers at one time, magic mouthwash clears it up, return upon stopping. low igm, low hemoglobin, mcv, mch, mchc, and creatinine. elevated rbc, rdw, and b12. w?

A member asked:

I have canker sores all over my mouth and i wanted to know if there is an over the counter mouthwash i could use because it's also on my tonsils.

A member asked:

If my bf has hsv2 but no active sores and i performed oral sex on him am i at risk for genital herpes or oral herpes? again he has never had an outbreak and i have no cuts on my mouth. used mouthwash.

A member asked:

The inside roof of my mouth is sore and irritated. i have been using mouthwash but hasn't helped. do i see a doctor or dentist its been sore for a couple weeks but is getting worse. there are no sores but it feels a little warm. i thought it was just irri

A member asked:

What causes mouth sores to reoccur?

A member asked:

What are the causes of numerous mouth sores? and how can it be cured?

A member asked:

Can mouth sores come from adipex?

A member asked:

What to do for canker mouth sores?

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