I have 3 canker sores on my lower jaw at the front part of it. So if I bend down my lip I can see them. I've been brushing my teeth constantly, flossing, and using mouthwash. They've been there for almost 3 weeks and it seriously starting to hurt. I know they are brought on with stress but I didn't have any stress 3 weeks ago. Is it infected? What is your way to get rid of canker sores?
2007-04-26 15:07:25 · 4 answers · asked by Jordan B 2 in Health ➔ Dental
YOU CAN PLACE SOME ABREVA ON THEM WITH A Q-TIP. IT KEEP THEM FROM GROWING SO BIG NEXT TIME YOU FEEL THE ITCH PLACE AN ICE CUBE OVER IT FOR 5 MINUTES. THIS WILL KEEP IT FROM GROWING SO BIG AND WILL DECREASE ITS DURATION.
2007-04-26 15:18:06 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rinse once in the morning and once at night with hydrogen peroxide, change out your toothbrush, and use an over-the-counter topical canker sore medication as directed.
Otherwise, drink lots of water, eat lots of legumes (they have a chemical in them that prevents canker sores), and make sure you are getting your 8+ hours of sleep.
2007-04-26 15:14:28 · answer #2 · answered by Customeralwaysright? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a virus...try topical meds you can get at the drug store. If that doesn't work it's off to the doc for you.
2016-05-19 22:30:13 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
jesus christ man, go to the ******* doctor! what possesses you idiots with chanckers and sores all over you to come here for advice?
2007-04-26 15:11:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋