A 46-year-old member asked:
need home remedy for a canker sore?
3 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in

Dr. Gary Alder answered
Dentistry 47 years experience
Consider this: There are several over the counter medications developed to control canker sores. For those who prefer not to medicate you may try hene laser. The spot should be on the lesion for 30 seconds and cover the adjacent tissue. For more info: http://www.Webmd.Com/oral-health/guide/canker-sores.
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Dr. Debi Williams answered
Dentistry 26 years experience
Canker sore cocktail: Rinse for 10 seconds with an equal mixture of maalox stomach medicine, liquid benadryl, (diphenhydramine) and chloroseptic sore throat medicine. Then rub orajel on the sore. Next place a small amount of salt on your finger and hold it against the sore for ten seconds. Repeat 3-4 times a day. If you are prone to canker sores, your dentist or doctor can prescribe an anti-viral.
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Dr. Gary Sandler answered
Dentistry 54 years experience
Keep it simple: Mostly time. There are some medications or ointments you can get in a pharmacy to help them feel better meanwhile. Ask your pharmacy what they have and what they recommend. Some dentists can apply in-office treatment or laser to speed recovery somewhat.
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Dr. Larry Gottlieb commented
Dentistry 41 years experience
A topical ointment with benzocaine will numb the area for a while. It will heal but it takes 10-14 days. It should begin to feel better in 5-6 days
May 2, 2013
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A 28-year-old member asked:
Describe the features of a canker sore.?
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Dr. Andrew Gentry answered
Gastroenterology 20 years experience
Mouth ulcer: Ulcer or opening in the normal mucosal barrier of the mouth usually about half the size of a dime...Much like a brush burn which is a break in the skin barrier it can be painful .... Multiple possibilties as to the etiology...If it is chronic non urgent medical evaluation is needed.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
How is canker sore treated?
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Dr. Jack Mutnick answered
Allergy and Immunology 17 years experience
Canker Sores: Pain from a canker sore generally lessens in a few days and the sores usually heal without treatment in about a week or two.
If sores are large, painful, or persistent, your dentist may prescribe an antimicrobial mouth rinse, a corticosteroid ointment, or a prescription or nonprescription solution to reduce the pain and irritation.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
What symptoms make you think of canker sore?
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Dr. Steven Machtinger answered
Allergy and Immunology 44 years experience
Isolated mouth sore: Cankers are isolated shallow ulcers on the inside of the lip, lining of the cheeks or on the tongue. They hurt even though they're no more than 2-3 millimeters in diameter. No fever. You can't help run your tongue over it - that probably inhibits healing. Multiple ulcers on the lip think herpes type 1. Multiple sores in back of mouth with fever think herpangina or hand-foot-mouth syndrome.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
How can I stop a canker sore before it grows bigger?
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Dr. Michael P Vaughn answered
Allergy and Immunology 34 years experience
Cautery for cankers: Cautery can stop canker sore growth. Topically applied debacterol is one such product used to achieve this.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
What are the symptoms of a canker sore?
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Dr. John Ebner answered
Dermatology 18 years experience
Canker Sores: Generally, canker sores are painful and have a white crater in the center surrounded by a rim of bright red inflammation. They usually go away after a few days, but there are ways to treat them with topical cortisone or an injection or cortisone that will make them resolve much faster. See you dermatologist for help.
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Dr. Sandra Eleczko commented
Dentistry 36 years experience
Your dentist may be able to help you
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