Question 1

why does alum help canker sore?

Accepted Answer

It can: Alum placed on canker sore can make them less painful and heal a little faster.  Some people are sensitive to the sodium laurryl sulfate or sls in toothpaste and have fewer outbreaks once they change toothpastes.

Question 2

i've been treating my canker sore with salt, alum and orajel. it has turned black. is that normal? why would that happen?

Accepted Answer

Healing canker sore: Good day;
  Some OTC canker sore medications use a mild cautery or caustics to deaden nerve endings and lessen symptoms. After a few days the dead tissue should flake off. Keep the area vaselined  until this happens.

Question 3

why do i get canker sores easily?

Accepted Answer

Virus and Stress: Canker sores (aphthous ulcers) may be caused by a virus that stays inactive in your body until you are stressed or experience illness such as a cold.  In addition, it could be caused by a vitamin B12 or vitamin d deficiency.  Take a multi-vitamin everyday,  spend some time in the sun,  and find ways decrease stress.  Your dentist or doctor can also prescribe an antiviral.

Question 4

why do i get reoccuring canker sores?

Accepted Answer

Canker Sores: Canker sores are due to herpes simplex virus type 1. It is very very common. A ton of things can cause recurrent outbreaks. You can buy over-the-counter treatment or see your primary doctor who can prescribe as needed tablets for outbreaks or might opt to put you on daily suppressive therapy. Hsv-1 is painful and unsightly, but don't worry because stress only makes them happen more often.

Question 5

i get canker sores often. what is causing this?

Accepted Answer

You are susceptable: Basically, once you get canker sores, you will occassionaly get them again.  This autoimmune lesion is set off by various triggers, stress, or trama.  Some triggers could be foods(peanuts, spicy food), drinks (red wine), or a cold.  It varies with the individual.

Question 6

can people who get canker sores count as disabled?

Accepted Answer

Nope: Cancer sores cannot be compared to those who have lost a limb or are mentally challenged. Those impairments are permanent... Canker sores will resolve within a week or two....

Question 7

why do i get canker sores ever since i was a child?

Accepted Answer

Unknown: Canker sores or apthous ulcer are thought to be viral in nature.  No immune problems are known to be associated with these benign ulcers.  However severe repeated oral or vaginal ulcerations can be associated with other disease states such as bechet's disease.

Question 8

why am i get canker sores back to back? what makes me so susceptible?

Accepted Answer

Your description: Sounds like recurrent apthous stomatitis or a trauma ulcer. 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 9

how do i get rid of canker soars ?

Accepted Answer

Canker sores: Canker sores are the most common oral lesions. The cause is unknown. Topical medications otc applied directly, mouthwashes, and oral medications can relieve pain or inflammation. Rec.: if not comfortable see a dentist for soft tissue laser treatment.

Question 10

i am wondering what helps get rid of canker sores?

Accepted Answer

Identify cause: Try using a toothpaste without sodium laurel sulfate(sls). This causes canker sores in some. Stress can also bring them on.  See is certain foods cause you to get canker sores. Exercise and relaxation help to reduce stress. Strawberries and tomatoes can often cause the canker sores. Good luck in reducing the outbreaks, unfortunately there is no cure.

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