Canker sores: Canker sores can come from stress or tissue injury and can be viral, speak to your dentist they may be able to prescribe something. Sometimes it goes away after 10days to 2 weeks, but see your physician or dentist for evaluation. Warm salt water rinsing can help if its not viral.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Two weeks or longer: It usually takes two or more weeks to go away. Avoid spicy foods.
Answered 8/21/2013
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Canker Sores: are the most common oral lesions. Individual ulcers typically last 1-2 weeks. The aphthous ulcers are usually self-limiting. Try to keep adequate oral hygiene as possible. If concerned see your dentist after 10 days or visit today for laser immediate amelioration.
Answered 10/11/2015
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They usually resolve: Without treatment. If you have a canker sore ( aphthous ulcer) you can rinse your mouth w warm salt water. Mix a teaspoon of salt in 8 oz of warm water – gargle w this several times a day. Another option is to swish a mix of 1 part milk of magnesia ; 1 part liquid Benadryl (diphenhydramine) in your mouth. Spit out after about a minute. Avoid eating spicy food or food that is hot (high temperature). Please call your.
Answered 10/4/2016
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