Ouch! I have a sore...?

Question

I have a sore on my right cheek in the very back of my mouth. It's resting up against one of my molars and it feels huge. Ive already tried applying salt to burn it and I also used mouthwash. I've never had a sore this big before. Does anyone have any other suggestions?

Answer 1

Signs and symptoms of canker sores may include:

Painful sore or sores inside your mouth — on your tongue, under your tongue (soft palate), inside your cheeks or lips, and at the base of your gums
Tingling or burning sensation prior to appearance of the sores
Round, white sores with a red edge or halo

The following practices may provide temporary relief of canker sores:

Avoid abrasive, acidic or spicy foods, which may increase the pain.
Apply ice to your canker sores or allow ice chips to slowly dissolve over the sores to ease the pain.
Brush your teeth gently, using a soft brush to avoid irritating the sore.
Rinse your mouth with salt water or over-the-counter preparations. Try diluted hydrogen peroxide or elixir of diphenhydramine (Benadryl). Be sure to spit the Benadryl out to avoid absorption, so that the medication doesn't make you sleepy.
Dab a small amount of milk of magnesia on your canker sore a few times a day. Or hold a tums tablet on the sore. This can ease the pain and may help the canker sore to heal.
Use an over-the-counter pain reliever, such as aspirin, acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others). But don't give aspirin to children. Aspirin may trigger a rare, but potentially fatal, disorder known as Reye's syndrome.

Answer 2

A good remedy when one comes to a full sore is to get some "Compound benzoien" found in a drug store. It puts a coating on the sore allowing you to eat, but believe me "IT BURNS LIKE FIRE". But if you feel one in the making, here is the best thing you can do sprinkle some table salt in the palm of your hand, (it is best to wash your hands before doing this) stick your tongue in the salt that is in the palm of your hand. It does not take much salt. Just cover the tip of your tongue with some salt. Then with the salt on the tip of your tongue place your tongue on the mouth sore and rub the salt into the sore with your tongue. If the sore has just made a little bump and has not turned white (open up), it will stop it from opening up and within 24 hours it will be completely gone! But if you do not catch the sore before it turns white (opens up) it will burn like down below and take longer to heal. It W O R K S for me and my house.

Answer 3

I agree with everyone here that you should see a lactation consultant or contact your local La Leche League leader. They will be such a help to you!! They can meet with you and make sure you're using a proper latch (this is so hard to get the hang of!) and give you suggestions on what to do next. I did use a nipple shield for my little premature baby and it saved our breastfeeding relationship (5 1/2 months going strong now), but it took a couple months to wean her off of. If your problem is improper latch a nipple shield will only delay solving the problem. Breastfeeding is wonderful but it doens't come naturally to MOST women. Just like most other things in life that are good for us (exercise, reading, eating well) it takes learning, practice, and usually guidance from someone more experienced than ourselves.

Answer 4

This is called an apthous ulcer. Salt water does tend to help. A low dose steroid cream can help.

If you chew tobacco or smoke, go have a doctor look at it.

Answer 5

is it a kanker sore? if so, or if it could be... drink saltwater, stay away from spices...ec. cinnamon toothpaste, no hot/spicy foods...it just takes time.

Answer 6

I would go to the doctor it could be an absess.

Answer 7

let it go
no hot foods

Answer 8

teabag dipped in honey.....sooth it, if all fails suck on ice