Will these canker sores ever go away...they are excruciatingly painful!!!?
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i have suffered from canker sores my entire life. As you probably know, once you have them, you just have to let them run their course. \n\nSome suggestions:\n\nif you can get to a doctor ask for codeine. I had 5 canker sores on my tonsils about 2 years ago. It was the most pain I have ever felt in my life, worse than the time I cracked my tailbone or got my foot run over by a car. It was absolutely awful. My doctor said there was nothing she could do and gave me codeine. It really helped. If you can't get to a doctor take 3 or 4 advil at a time. You need massive doses to calm the pain.\n\n2nd. Do not use regular toothpaste as it has an ingredient that agravates the lining of the mouth and can cause canker sores and make them worse. Ever since I changed toothpaste a get canker sores much less frequently, they are not as big, and they heal faster. Try Toms all natural toothpaste. It has been a life saver.\n\nI also read that sugarless gum can cause canker soars and I totally believe it because whenever i lose my will power and chew carefree gum, i get a canker sore.\n\nHope this helps. Get better soon.
140365
Salt will burn like hell,but it will cleanse the wound-But don't use salt,that is too painful,just get a topical ointment and boost your immune system with oj and vitamins.The canker will go away fast this way.
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ooh god .. he shoudl have covered them with temporary crowns .. . you have to ask him for that .. or at least to keep your lower teeth away from air, cold or hot things .. use salt warm water ... to clean .. use pain killers .. and don;t worry .. It will be Ok no inflamation there .. this happens only coz of the near nerve pulp .. from the surface ..
364885
they'll be uncomfortable for a while cuz you arent used to them. i got mine on at the same time as a oral surgery, so i was in double pain but so drugged up i couldnt really tell for a few days. i only remember discomfort because there were these new things stuck to my teeth, but i dont think it was too bad.\nbut after you get them tightened every few weeks, you'll probably need some advil :)\ndont worry, im sure you'll do fine :)
1072798
just have him us peroxide to rinse it out for the next few days and it should go away. If you don't brush you tongue, you can get these types of sores.
668010
orejel for pain it goes away on its own. its probaly a canker sore. they do have medicine for it
631047
I hope not! I've noticed I've been doing it since my mid-twenties, but I was able to "deal" with the dull pain. In the past six months, though, a filling came out of one of my molars and then a molar on the other side actually cracked! My dentist repaired both, but said it was due to my grinding, as were the cavities developing from all the wear and tear on my teeth enamel. So next month I'm getting fitted for a mouthguard to wear when I sleep.
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The easiest home remedy is to apply hydrogen peroxide (1 part hydrogen peroxide and one part water with a cotton swab) to the canker sore. Then dab a small amount of milk of magnesia on the canker 3-4 times a day. This is not only soothing, but appears to help healing.\n\nI think using a mouthwash such as listerine two to three times a day will keep the mouth clean/fresh and free of sores
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Is it a canker sore?  If so, soak a q-tip in peroxide and put it directly on it for a few seconds.  It won't sting or anything (not like the medicines at the store do).  It should clear up quickly.  I get them often after eating fruits high in acid like pineapple or after drinking orange juice. Very annoying.\n\nTo keep them from coming back, I recommend using Listerine (or the generic equivalent) after you brush your teeth every day.  It helps to prevent them.
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Canker sores usually go away without any treatment. For pain relief, you can try taking ibuprofen (brand name: Advil) or acetaminophen (brand name: Tylenol). Other medicines, such as Anbesol, Oragel, Orabase and Zilactin-B, might keep your canker sores from becoming irritated by eating, drinking or brushing your teeth. You put these medicines right on the sore.\n\nYou can also mix equal amounts of Milk of Magnesia and Benadryl Allergy liquid. After it's mixed, you can swish a teaspoonful in your mouth for about 1 minute and then spit it out. If you do this every 4 to 6 hours, your canker sores may hurt less.\n\nSome people think that sucking on zinc lozenges, taking vitamin C or vitamin B complex, using a sage-and-chamomile mouthwash or taking a lysine supplement helps their canker sores heal faster.
89654
That sounds very serious and painful..if I were you I think I would get a second opinion because with all the things that they have in the medical world you may can have them removed by laser surgery...check it out.
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Time heals it the best.  If you have any Chlorhexidine rinse (PerioGard) you can rinse with it.  It is an antimicrobial rinse that reduces bacteria.  You can get some from you dentist.  Be sure not to irritate the area more.  Try not to drink citrusy drinks or fruits or spicy things till it heals.  Even some toothpastes may aggravate it.  I always hate it when I get one.  Is it at the tip of you tongue?  That seems to be the most common area.  Patience is the best medicine! (but a topical numbing agent can help too-check out your dental aisle ).
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canker sores hurt bad, but they don't know what causes them.  some suspect a vitamin deficiency, stress, or some sort of trauma like biting. i will tell you that they are not herpes or bacteria, so you don't have to worry about that. you could go to your doctor or dentist, but they probably won't be able to do anything.  their is a product called KANKA that really makes them feel better. it numbs the area for a long time, and puts a protective layer over the sore so it doesn't get more inflamed. hope this helps, it works for me!
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I've never had them, but my little brother got them when he was 12 and didn't end up getting them off until he was 15.  The orthodontist wanted him to leave them on another year, but he was tired of the pain involved.  The braces themselves didn't hurt except about a day after each time they were tightened, but he got really bad canker sores from them and they cut up the insides of his mouth really bad.  What made it worse was the fact that he was in karate and every time someone would hit his face, he ended up with more cuts that turned into more canker sores.  He hated having them, but his teeth look really nice now.
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Canker sores are shallow, painful sores in your mouth. They are usually red or may sometimes have a white coating over them. You might get them on the inside of your lips, the insides of your cheeks, the base of your gums or under your tongue. Canker sores are different from fever blisters, which usually are on the outside of your lips or the corners of your mouth.\n\nAnyone can get canker sores, but women people in their teens and 20s get them more often. Canker sores may run in families, but they aren't contagious. Doctors don't know what causes canker sores, but they may be triggered by stress, poor nutrition, food allergies and menstrual periods.\n\n\nWhat should I do when I get canker sores? \nCanker sores usually go away without any treatment. For pain relief, you can try taking ibuprofen (brand name: Advil) or acetaminophen (brand name: Tylenol). Other medicines, such as Anbesol, Oragel, Orabase and Zilactin-B, might keep your canker sores from becoming irritated by eating, drinking or brushing your teeth. You put these medicines right on the sore.\n\nYou can also mix equal amounts of Milk of Magnesia and Benadryl Allergy liquid. After it's mixed, you can swish a teaspoonful in your mouth for about 1 minute and then spit it out. If you do this every 4 to 6 hours, your canker sores may hurt less.
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Sounds like a canker sore.  I used to get them all the time as a kid.  Best thing i have found is to rinse your mouth with salt water. Then get some powdered alum (in spice section of grocery store.  Put a dab of it on there...it WILL burn, but the sore will be gone in a day or so.
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Often treatment isn't necessary and your canker sore will heal on its own. Your doctor may suggest prescription medication if your sores are large, painful or persistent. To relieve the pain and irritation of canker sores, your doctor may recommend a prescription mouthwash, a corticosteroid salve or an anesthetic solution.\nThe following practices may provide temporary relief of canker sores:\nAvoid abrasive, acidic or spicy foods, which may increase the pain. \nApply ice to your canker sores or allow ice chips to slowly dissolve over the sores to ease the pain. \nBrush your teeth gently, using a soft brush to avoid irritating the sore. \nRinse 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. \nDab a small amount of milk of magnesia on your canker sore a few times a day. This can ease the pain and may help the canker sore to heal. \nUse 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.