A member asked:

I have canker sores and got a peroxide sore mouth wash crest it says do not swallow but after u spit it out and then swallow some will still go down?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Glynis Ablon answered

Specializes in Dermatology

We do prefer swish : and spit but a small amount may be swallowed and shouldn't be a problem

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 7/16/2014

3.9k views

Thank

Dr. John Verville answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry

Spit as much as you: Spit as much as you can, the remaining trace amounts will not cause and problems. Hope this helps Regards jdv

Dr Malerman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/13/2017

3.8k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

I have canker sores and got a peroxide sore mouth wash crest it says do not swallow but after u spit it out and then swallow some will still go down?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Glynis Ablon answered

Dr Munshower agreed

Dr. John Verville answered

Dr Malerman and 2 doctors agreed

Related Questions

A member asked:

Pea-sized lump under chin, now starting to show on the outside. Sores in back of mouth, maybe canker, trouble swallowing. Do I have cancer?

A member asked:

Past few weeks I have been getting canker sores in my mouth & then yesterday I found a sore on the inside of my lip it looks like a blister. Any ideas?

A member asked:

Dr told me I had a viral infection last wk cuz I had canker sores&sore red spots on the top of my mouth.it went away,but it's back again.what do i do?

A member asked:

Hi, So after I had my baby I was getting canker sore in my mouth which would be in the back of my tongue which would go away but I have bumps on the back of my tongue after oral sex that still havent went away no bumps appear on my lips ?

A member asked:

Canker sore like bumps all over mouth? An throat. Doctor says it's normal but I don't think so. They're white patches very sore very large on throat.

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

I have canker sores at the back of my mouth. They are sore and make it hard to swallow or speak for a long time ?

I keep getting mouth sores. They start out swollen + painful but swelling goes down in a few hours, and sore disappears within 2-3 days. Like canker sores but too brief to be those ... What are these?

Iv known canker sores as sores in ur mouth from biting cheeks and 2 much citrus stuff. Now my dental hygienist says they r a contagious sore. CONFUSED?

Rinsed mouth with orajel hydrogen peroxide mouthwash because of canker sore in mouthalso rinsed with Floride wash hours earliergetting white film substance from mouthany reason?

I have 2 sores in the inside mouth.not sure if its canker sore or herpes.i used some spit to rub something off penis.can i now get genital herpes.

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?