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Does gargling with milk of magnesia help a tongue sore? is it safe? how would i do that? how much do i mix with water and how often each day? how long before improvement?
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Most of these sores are caused by viruses which heal on their own eventually, but Maalox (liquid antacid ) either applied with a Qtip or rinsed in mouth can help pain, or applying a small amount of honey (great for healing wounds) or a warm tea bag (the tannic acid helps), or topical benzocaine
Answered 5/15/2021
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