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What could i do to cure a big canker sore?
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Time: Will take about 2 weeks if it is caused by a virus. Warm salt water rinses to keep it clean and baby teething salves.
Answered 10/8/2013
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Licorice: Licorice has been used since ancient times to treat canker sores in the mouth. Also, small studies show it can be effective when used as a mouthwash -- 50-75% improvement in 1 day. http://tinyurl.com/kr9aeau sucking on dgl lozenges may work also. Other studies showed positive results with a dissolving licorice disk placed on the sore. http://tinyurl.com/mdvde3o.
Answered 12/10/2013
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