A 32-year-old member asked:
what can you use for a canker sore/tongue ulcer besides orbase?
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Dr. Daniel Rubenstein answered
Dentistry 51 years experience
Tongue ulcer: Orabase will not heal an ulcer. It is an oral bandage that can be applied to the ulcer before meals to keep it from being irritated.
The ulcer will heal spontaneously in 7-10 days. Try to stay on a bland diet. There is some research that suggests that applying honey to the ulcer will help it heal faster.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Which else besides orbase can you use for a canker sore/tongue ulcer?
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Dr. Gary Sandler answered
Dentistry 54 years experience
Canker sore Tx: The pharmacies are filled with medications to treat canker sores. It varies from pharmacy to pharmacy. Ask your pharmacist (or dentist) which ones he\she feels is most helpful. Your dentist can prescribe orabase with kenalog (triamcinolone).
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Dr. William Jakavick commented
Cosmetic Dentistry 37 years experience
Xerese is an excellent new medication for cold sore lesions, but can be costly.
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