canker sore

[judi]

Just found a small canker sore, this really stinks. I hate when this happens. What do you all put on canker sores?

 

[JohnTBap]

Note to self: Do not kiss Judy....

 

[Kermit]

Does having a canker sore stink, or does the sore itself stink? If it's the latter, I'd go to the doctor.

Seriously, I don't put anything on my canker sores. I haven't found anything that doesn't taste gross and make my tongue feel funny. And I have a right to whine if something on my tongue hurts really badly.

 

[disneydude]

Use Milk of Magnisia, it relieves the pain and heals it faster

 

[Chuck S]

To expand on Disneydudes solution - if you can get Milk of Magnesia tablets (NOT GELCAPS) in your area, hold one on the sore spot, it really helps healing. Also, reduce your intake of acidic foods, especially iced tea, lemonade, citrus fruits, cantalope melons and carbonated beverages.

 

[becka]

Wet a small tea bag and hold it on the canker sore for 5-10 minutes a few times a day.

I don't always do this but when I do it seems to get rid of them quicker.

 

[ebaynut31]

Use the MOM or any of the liquid antacids and swish it in your mouth and spit it out. Works for me.

 

[judi]

Thanks to everyone for their suggestions. I'm going to give them a try and see what happens. Judi

 

[SideshowBob]

Wow... this is very timely!

Never heard the MOM dealee... shall try!

 

[Wishing on a star]

Yes, while I have never used MOM or an antacid to treat a mouth sore, I can see how it works!! There is an over the counter powdered mouthwash mix called Amosan that has been recommended to me.... And I have found that switching to a strong bakingsoda&peroxide toothpaste has all but eliminated mouth sores for me! (Baking soda is antacid...)

Not sure if this helps for mouth sores, but for cold sores on the lips, L-lycine has proven invaluable for my husband. He takes his every day. I think this has been clinically proven!

 

[Wagamama]

canker sores are the ones inside your mouth right? if yes then i have a HUGE one and its driving me nuts!!

 

[CajunDixie]

I agree with WishingOnAStar. I take Lysine all summer to avoid canker sores from eating tomatos. Bro-in-law also takes it when he's got a major project at work...somehow his being nervous about major deals causes canker sores.