Question 1

what's usually recommended for getting rid of mouth ulcer?

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Depending on the : Cause of the lesion, most are self limiting and heal typically in about ten days.  Symptomatic treatment / relief can be attained using Benzocaine in orabase (available over the counter) or some topical numbing agent.  Ask your pharmacy or dentist.  If the ulcer is due to an infective tooth related area - see your dentist promptly.   Hope this helps.

Question 2

can someone here tell me please how to get rid of mouth ulcer by lip?

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Best:  Stay Healthy: If it is a viral/herpes type ulcer, it will just take time to go away.  Staying healthy so you can heal quickly will help.  In the mean time, paliative treatments (make it more comfortable) such as zilactin, oragel may help.

Question 3

what's usually recommended for getting rid of mouth ulcer/canker sore?

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Time: Canker (unkown cause) and cold sores (viral cause) usually will go away in 10 days to 2 weeks.  There are ointments you can purchase at the drugstore to make them less painful. If truly a cold sore, you can get a rx for Acyclovir which for some will shorten the timeframe.

Question 4

how do i get rid of mouth ulcers?

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Depends on the cause: Mouth ulcers can be caused by many different things, including infections and autoimmune diseases. The most common causes are aphthous ulcers and type 1 herpes. You should be evaluated by your doctor and treated appropriately.

Question 5

any easy ways to get rid of mouth ulcers?

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Yes, Listerine: Listerine purple bottle 30 second rinses 2-3x/day help it heal faster. If you use the mouthrinse when it first develops, it will keep it small and possibly not develop into a larger size. It goes away much faster than the usual 2 weeks long time frame of pain.  You can also use rx apthasol by your dentist.

Question 6

are there fast ways to get rid of mouth ulcers?

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No: There's no fast way to heal the ulcers, but you can cover them with orabase or zilactin and that helps reduce discomfort.  Both are found over the counter in drug stores.

Question 7

how to get rid of mouth ulcers made worse by rinse?

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Examination: There are many reasons for ulcers so without details it's hard to give more info but going to your doctor will help.

Question 8

looking for answer to how can i get rid of mouth ulcers?

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See your DDS: Ulcerations in the mouth can develop from many things.  These can include bacteria, trauma, virus, adverse reactions to medications etc.  To "get rid of your mouth ulcers" would require first knowing what is causing them.  I suggest you see your doctor to establish a proper diagnosis, than the appropriate treatment can be rendered.  Good luck.

Question 9

what's usually recommended for getting rid of mouth ulcers?

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Why ulcers there: Depends on where it exactly is and what it looks like.  Mouth ulcers can be a matter of simple using an rx Peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate) soak, or it can be more serious even up to a cancer.  This needs to be evaluated by a dentist for what it is and what is the best to do.

Question 10

what's usually recommended for getting rid of mouth ulcers forever?

Accepted Answer

You can't: Almost everyone has the herpes virus that causes these ulcers.  If you get frequent outbreaks, some say chicken pox vaccinations can help.
But, whenever your resistance dips, you, like everybody else, can get  these ulcers.

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