2007-05-27 09:59:39 · 8 answers · asked by bobby v 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
they usually go away on their own in 1-2 weeks. some people like to gargle with salt water. check out http://www.realhomeremedies.com for more canker sore remedies--just click on the canker sore link on the left.
2007-05-27 10:04:31 · answer #1 · answered by helo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In order to avoid them, cut out the sugary substances in your diet. I have noticed a correlation to the amount of sugar and the amount of canker sores. Brush your teeth more often then normal when you have them, in order to kill the bacteria that will be trying to get into that open skin wound. Gargle with salt water a few times per day. This should help. Look up: "thrush" or "Candida and canker sores".
2007-05-30 18:18:39 · answer #2 · answered by PR 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
FYI, canker sores are not a herpes virus, they are mouth ulcers. The may result from an immune response to bacteria in the mouth. Stress and poor diet can contribute. I tend ot lean towards it being a yeast overload in the body. Either way, they are irritating and can be painful! Try a mouth wash of water and a couple drops of tea tree oil in the wash, a few times per day. I have also dabbed some tea tree oil directly on them. Acidophilus works great too (health food stores) and I open a capsule and dot the powder right on them, as well as adding some to warm water and swishing in mouth.
2007-05-27 10:20:02 · answer #3 · answered by katrina 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Canker sores can be caused by eating acidic foods like Tomatoes, Oranges etc. Watch the diet, drink lots of water and gargle as suggested.
I have never heard that they are Viral related to Herpes.
2007-05-27 10:12:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Canker sores are caused by the herpes simples virus. They will reoccur during stressful times or at random. When they appear they spread easily to others through contact. Ask your pharmacist or doctor for acyclovir cream.
2007-05-27 10:06:56 · answer #5 · answered by Gypsy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
canker sores can be eleviated by a topical cream applied to the outside surface of the canker or by chewing Tums or Rolaids, as they are most caused by the imbalance of acid in your system, and Tums /Rolaids will reduce the acid levels
2007-05-27 10:11:33 · answer #6 · answered by AshphaltDiva 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Swish with salt water.
2007-05-27 10:03:30 · answer #7 · answered by Eisbär 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wait them out. It's just a virus.
2007-05-27 10:03:30 · answer #8 · answered by Irish 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋