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A 20-year-old male asked:
What are some ways one could prevent canker sores from forming? and on another note would there be any way to remove already formed ones?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. John Bodellanswered
General Surgery 52 years experience
Once the virus is established, I would treat the lesions as soon as they occur, Very difficult to treat so stay healthy, hydrated , healthy nutrition , exercise and rest.
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Answered May 17, 2021
Dr. Robert Trageranswered
Dentistry 56 years experience
EATING AND DRINKING FOODS AND LIQUIDS THAT HAVE A LOW ACIDIC CONTENT. LESS STRESS AND GOOD ORAL HYGIENE ARE FACTORS THAT CAN PREVENT CANKER SORES. ONCE FORMED THEY TAKE 5-7 DAYS TO GO AWAY. IT IS A VIRUS THAT CAN BE TREATED WITH OVER THE COUNTER MEDICATION TO RELIEVE ANY PAIN.
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Answered May 19, 2021
Last updated May 19, 2021
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