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I get canker sores often inside my mouth where is painful to eat & even talk at times is there anything i can use to get rid of them faster or avoid.

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Dr. Kayvon Javid answered

Specializes in Dentistry

See below : Canker sores appear in the mouth area (tongue, gums, lip) and are small, shallow ulcers that make talking and eating uncomfortable they are gray in color and have a distinct edge. The sores will usually heal within 10 to 14 days, without treatment. Avoid spicy food, avoid trauma to the area. Have a good oral hygine and see a dentist for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Answered 5/3/2017

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Dr. Gabriel Malouf answered

Specializes in Dentistry

See your dentist ;): Depending on the cause, size and frequency of your canker sores different solutions exist. Usually they involve diet and or prescriptions… your dentist should have a look and offer you some options to better manage both your discomfort and the sores themselves.

Answered 10/23/2013

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Get a dental eval.: Canker sores, also called aphthous ulcers, are small, shallow lesions that develop on the soft tissues in your mouth or at the base of your gums. Sometimes topical steroids are prescribed in extreme cases but they usually run their course in a week or two. The best strategy is to not irritate them.

Answered 11/25/2013

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Canker Sores: are the most common oral lesions. Individual ulcers typically last 1-2 weeks. The aphthous ulcers are usually self-limiting. Try to keep adequate oral hygiene as possible. If concerned see your dentist after 10 days or visit today for laser immediate amelioration.

Answered 10/21/2015

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