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How do i make a wound in mouth heal faster? i think i bit the inside of my cheek and now it's really painful. the wound doesn't seem to be getting better. i try not to touch it or hit it with my toothbrush, but it's not doing the trick. any tips? i've

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Dr. Erik Suh answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Zinc : Zinc is good for mouth and throat healing process. Either one, but i would think your family doctor would be better.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Use a enteric coatIn: Try putting pepto bismal or milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) on it usually will heal faster..Think about your mouth being part of the digestive tract.

Answered 1/22/2013

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Dr. Michael Miller answered

Specializes in Wound care

Natural Healing: The good news is that area has fantastic blood supply and so healing will occur rapidly. Inflammation (red, hot, tender swelling) is the body increasing the blood flow to the injury to bring healing factors to the area and also the veins expand to carry bad stuff away. Dressings and ointments are of no value there. Avoid further trauma to the area and let nature take it's course.

Answered 7/28/2013

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