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Is it possible for drinking vodka to help treat a mouthsore?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

No: Regardless of the cause of the sore, drinking alcohol will not resolve the lesion. Have it examined by a healthcare professional.

Answered 6/15/2014

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Absolutely not: Drinking vodka does not cure anything,just have it examined if it does not go away despite maintaining good oral hygiene .

Answered 6/25/2014

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Not recommended: because alcohol causes Folic Acid deficiency and induce mouth sores. Mouth sores, including canker sores, are a minor irritation that usually disappear after a week or two, hence no need to drink vodka. Also the risk of mouth cancer is increased by smoking and drinking alcohol.

Answered 6/25/2014

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No: If you had open wound on your leg would you pour alcohol onto it? I think not. Alcohol, either topically or ingested, will only slow healing and, like smoking, can lead do oral cancer.

Answered 9/28/2016

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