A painful white hole on the both sides of my gum on my upper teeth is getting worse and has been there for 5 days. what can i do to get rid of it?

What is causing it?: The solution starts with a diagnosis. Get it evaluated by a dentist asap. Just in case you are placing an aspirin tablet on that area, stop immediately as aspirin only works via digestion and causes severe burns when applied topically.

Canker sores?: These may be canker sores for which there is no proven treatment. Yet my mother's trick in applying table salt to them may possibly hasten the recovery. It may sting a bit at first however. Not knowing the cause, topical antibiotic has also been used for this condition. Canker sores usually resolve in about 10 days or less. However if the problem gets worse, see your dentist. Dental hygiene Ok?

Common occurrence: Canker sores are the most common oral lesions. Individual ulcers typically last 1-2 weeks. Try to keep adequate oral hygiene as possible. If concerned, see your dentist after 10 days or visit today for laser immediate amelioration.

Find out the cause: May be abscessed tooth, gum disease, canker sore, etc. See y9ur Dentist. Determine the cause. Then he/she can prescribe appropriate treatment.