Some remedies for Canker Sores?

Question

Ive been plagued by Canker sores for years of my life. At times Ill have as many as 5 in my mouth, some reaching several centimetres in diameter.
Ive tried Ora-gel, L-Lysine, Aloe, Hydrogen Peroxide, teetree oil(not sure of spelling).
My most successful method, is putting mouthwash (not an alcohol free kind) and letting it sit on the canker sore for 30 seconds, while gently rubbing it with my tongue. It hurts like *cough* but the white stuff goes away and it is numbed. Still sticks around for a week or so, and the whole painful process needs to be repeated several times a day to keep from hurting.

My question is, does anybody have a better remedy, or any other cures they have had success with, Id try almost anything by now lol.

Answer 1

Canker sores (aphthous ulcer) are not viral and not communicable. There have been many suggestions as to cause, but none definitely proven. They usually last 10-14 days.
The best remedy is a corticosteroid ointment in a waterproof base. It's called Kenalog in Orabase or Adcortyl in Orabase which contains triamcinalone acetonide. I believe it's about USD$28 per tube. It is very effective for pain relief and for accelerated healing.
Pull out your lip and dry off the ulcer with a tissue. With your little finger, place a dab of ointment on the ulcer and smear it into place. Don't rub it in or it will crumble. Do this 2x daily after having brushed your teeth first.
There are major and minor classifications. It sounds like you have some major ones, and I would suggest you seek out an oral biologist specialist for further advice. They will probably be working for a major teaching hospital.

Answer 2

There is a product called Kanka (I think). It's been a long time since I had a sore. I remember it really burned when you first applied it, but it cleared up fairly fast - like a couple of days.

Answer 3

I know it sounds kind of masocistic but i have rubbed salt in the sore to make them go away with in a day or so. Good luck!