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A member asked:

How does using salt water on canker sores help it, if it does even help?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Not good: While salt water helps reduce inflammation, it will not help this type of viral lesion. Talk to your pharmacist. There are otc meds that can help mask symptoms.

Dr Hollinsworth agreed

Answered 10/22/2013

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Dr. Alan Zweig answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

OUCH!: Salt water will hurt very badly if you rinse with it over a canker sore. The best treatment is to leave the canker sore alone.

Dr Davantzis and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/22/2016

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