what is ambesol
2006-09-12 16:16:24 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
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2006-09-12 16:17:29 · answer #1 · answered by roydono 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no known cause for cankers (apthous ulcers). Some have thought it to be a localised infection following minor trauma, others an autoimmune disorder or a Vit B deficiency, but no scientific proof.
Hence there is no "cure". However, the symptoms are best alleviated with a waterproof corticosteroid ointment (Kenalog in Orabase). Dry the ulcer with a tissue and apply a small amount 2x daily after meals. The pain will ease quickly, and the lesion will heal more quickly. Most people seem to grow out of them in time.
2006-09-12 21:06:28 · answer #2 · answered by Dr Matt W (Australia) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ambesol is a numbing agent that mothers put on their teething babies. Some people use it on canker sores to take away some of the pain. It can also be used for a tooth ache. But Ambesol will not cure a canker sore.
Put a little baking soda on it. It will sting at first, but it helps it heal faster.
Good luck.
2006-09-12 16:19:50 · answer #3 · answered by Rackjack 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think I used Anbesol many years ago for Canker Sores. If it has Aluminum, I wouldn't use it again. You need to check your PH balance. something you are eating is causing them. Call a Dentist office,and see what they recommend. I also think that the Laurel sulphates in toothpaste are treacherous.
I just use a natural product from a good Health food store, and my teeth and gums are dynamite.
Booze and smoking also gets the gums. Been drinking any Tequila lately.? 2 Killya. Stay with high end, if you must party.
Use a soft tooth brush ( I use electric), and brush after everthing you eat and drink, besides water. Brush YOUR Tongue Rinse with mild salt-water...MILD .... Go get em..
2006-09-12 16:30:35 · answer #4 · answered by gypsyworks 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A half and half mixture of your favorite (yuk) antacid liquid. (like mylanta) and liquid Benadryl. The antacid normalizes the Ph in your mouth and the Benadryl numbs the sores. Mix a small amount together and rinse in your mouth for a minute or so. Spit it out.
2006-09-12 16:27:11 · answer #5 · answered by Cunning Linguist 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Multivitamin-multimineral daily for nutrition deficiencies
Peroxyl mouth rinse (Colgate)
DGL tablets dissolved in the mouth 3-4 times daily
2006-09-12 16:20:59 · answer #6 · answered by Mad Roy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the doc and get a prescription, those are normally stronger. I think ambesol will only numb it, not help it heal. Ambesol is for toothaches.
2006-09-12 16:18:48 · answer #7 · answered by yummymummy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop eating the offending food that caused them. I used to get them too, and haven't had one, since I eliminated the foods I am sensitive to
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2006-09-12 16:25:37 · answer #8 · answered by faith2u 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to see a herbalist doctor for something new of the treatment.
2006-09-12 22:39:16 · answer #9 · answered by websku 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kank-a and Listerine. Both are readily available OTC at any store.
2006-09-12 16:18:28 · answer #10 · answered by Ali_MO 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋