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A member asked:

What is the black substance dentists place on canker sore?

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Dr. John Mc Allister answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Debacterol: There are different products that can be used to help with the discomfort of canker sores. Everything from a topical anesthetic, laser energy, silver nitrate, sulfuric acid etc... One common product that is black is called debacterol. Hope this helps, .

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Answered 9/29/2017

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Dr. Marguerite Myers answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Debacterol: Debacterol is a great canker sore treatment. It uses chemical cauterization of the wound. It is extremely effective.

Dr Eleczko agreed

Answered 9/29/2017

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