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How to get rid of really bad cankers?
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You can't: You really can't do anything to get rid of them. They are caused by a virus and will get better on their own with time. You can take Ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain and avoid anything acidic or spicy in your diet that might make the pain worse. Sometimes topical lidocaine gel help with the pain as well, but make sure that it is out of reach of small children as this can be toxic to them.
Answered 7/21/2014
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