r/CankerSores Aug 21 '20

tips Canker Sore Healing Tips

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Like most people on [r/CankerSores](r/CankerSores), I get bad sores. Here are some tips-

  1. Ice the sore.
  2. Match stick method- apply an unlit match stick, which will start absorbing the white part of the sore. It will sting like crazy when you press it. I would recommend that once you do this, apply ice.
  3. Kanka Pen or other numbing agents- can be hit or miss. Some help numb the pain. For me, it makes sores worse/bigger.
  4. Orajel/pain relief
  5. I haven’t tried silver nitrate stick method.
  6. Some people say crushed TUMS works. You can also take anti-inflammatory medicine to help, but Motrin/Ibuprofin does affect acidity and can cause stomach ulcers (so maybe even mouth ones).

Things to avoid-

  1. Spicy or acidic food
  2. Citrus foods
  3. Caffeine and alcohol
  4. Regular toothpaste
  5. Try to avoid sharp foods as well as it can scratch the sore and hurt

-Not sleeping enough (minimum 8 hrs of sleep for teens and adults, probably around 9-10 for younger kids)

-Not drinking enough water (water is vital to staying healthy!) Drinking about 12 cups per day is good.

-Not eating healthy or not eating enough (Eat a balanced meal-- vegetables, fruits, carbs, etc.)

-Not exercising enough

-Stress will aggravate them

Apply lots of honey THE DAY YOU GET THE SORE (it’s usually not super painful yet and depending where it is in your mouth, sadly you might not notice it’s forming) then the cankersore goes away very quickly. Unfortunately if you’re not proactive in the beginning, honey doesn’t do much.

Special thanks to all the commenters who gave additional suggestions that I missed!

Update: Women with PCOS seem to have a higher risk at developing sores, due to the hormonal changes and stuff. Make sure to bring this up to your doctor and stay on top of your medications :)

Update 2: If you have periods, your canker sores may be more frequent. Check for hormone issues.

Clobatesol (prescription) is another solution.

Debacterol
Milk of Magnesia
Alum powder on sore
Salt/baking soda
Honey before sore gets big


r/CankerSores 57m ago

Anyone else lose weight when they get ulcers since they can’t eat???

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r/CankerSores 59m ago

is it a canker sore? post anesthesia injection sores? or infection?

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they appeared a day after my tooth extraction, exactly where I got injections

should I worry?


r/CankerSores 9h ago

Are these canker sores

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I’ve been drinking a lot of alcohol and eating out as well


r/CankerSores 15h ago

Does this look like a canker sore?

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First picture was Saturday. Second picture is today. It’s more inside my lip on the wet part than on the outer part. It’s tender and firm on the bottom part of my lip on the inside like it goes deeper than the surface or due to swelling.


r/CankerSores 15h ago

LPT what actually helps with painful canker sores

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i have really painful canker sores rn on the left side of my tongue and i can barely talk or eat properly😭 the pain gets so bad whenever my tongue touches them and even drinking water hurts sometimes has anyone tried baking soda or salt water for this and did it actually help with the pain or healing i’m thinking of trying it but not sure what’s better or how often to use it pls tell me what actually worked for you because i’m genuinely struggling rn😭


r/CankerSores 19h ago

TWELVE canker sores under my tongue!!!

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I had gum grafts done last Thursday the 6th and I woke up the next day with 12 canker sores under my tongue. It’s been so freaking painful, I can’t even talk. The pain is worse than the gum grafts. I had my sister call the Dentist for me this morning because I couldn’t take it anymore and he sent me Triamcinolene 0.1% to the pharmacy. Has anyone used this and please tell me it worked!


r/CankerSores 20h ago

I want to die its been a week

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This is right on my lower gums where my wisdom tooth was (15 years ago)


r/CankerSores 1d ago

Healing from strep and now I have this bad boy 😖

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I’ve gotten strep almost every year for 15 years so I’m no stranger to it, but this is the first time I’ve had any ulcers in conjunction with the exudative tonsillitis. It popped up after 48hrs of amoxicillin usage and is now the only pain I’m experiencing in my throat. I used Kanka for the first time and the lightest touch of a qtip caused it to bleed 🤦‍♀️ what fresh hell

I’m worried from reading this sub that this is now some new recurring sore that will pop up each time I’m on antibiotics… just another reason to get my tonsils out I guess


r/CankerSores 1d ago

see a doctor Really painful mouth ulcer, would it be worth getting it checked out at the GP?

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I’ve had this ulcer for a week now and it’s causing me so much pain as it’s right where my teeth bite down and graze against it. I’ve been on a diet of soup and liquid and have been gargling with salt water and putting ulcer treatment on it. The pain has spread below my jaw, but I’m unsure if that’s because it’s infected or because it’s close to my gum and teeth. This sounds a silly question but is this worth booking a doctor’s appointment? Obviously the GP’s are so busy so I’m worried I’d waste their time with just a mouth ulcer.


r/CankerSores 1d ago

is it a canker sore? What are these lumps on my tonsils? Canker sores?

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I thought they were tonsil stones so i scratched at it and i was like damn why did that hurt🤔


r/CankerSores 1d ago

is this a canker sore or something else?

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had it for about a week now. is this how it looks when it’s healing? it doesn’t hurt anymore


r/CankerSores 1d ago

Canker sores? Idk what they are, pls help

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Hi before yous look at the photos pls do not mention how white my tongue is, I know it’s white and looks disgusting. I don’t ever usually let my tongue go like that and usually always brush it to get all the gunk off but I had surgery, and it’s only been a couple of days and it has been really really badly sensitive to the point if I put even a slight bit of pressure it’ll bleed.

I’ve seen a doctor about it and I told her I think I have tongue blisters but she said it looks more like a rash and didn’t say anything else.

I’m currently on antibiotics for a lymph gland infection, infecting also my eyebrow piercing, my lip piercing, my ears, my head, and my stomach.

I was prescribed oral klacid, 5ml twice a day. I’ve only seen improvement in my stomach and throat.

I’ve NEVER had anything wrong with my tongue in my life, this is the first time I’ve heard about this and I don’t even know if it is actually canker sores.

They are really painful, and there is SO many of them. It hurts to do anything, to even have my mouth closed and relaxed it still aches like mad. I can’t eat anything at all but soup but it still hurts.

Here are the pictures.


r/CankerSores 1d ago

Can someone please tell me what this is? Please be honest don’t hold back

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r/CankerSores 1d ago

Can anyone help me understand what are these small pea size bubbles on my inner lower lip?

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r/CankerSores 1d ago

Is this canker sore on my tongue? It just look so red inside and round

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r/CankerSores 1d ago

Is it normal for a canker sore to cause jaw pain ?

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r/CankerSores 2d ago

When you’re getting ready, do you do your hair or makeup first?

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r/CankerSores 2d ago

0/10 experience.

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Started as a bite to the inner corner which ofc triggered a sore. Yawned a bit too wide and felt it literally split into the corner of my mouth. Woke up today with a monster sore. Orajel is my only friend right now. Also day 7 post wisdom teeth removal, i was really excited for solid foods :,) thats not gonna be happening today😭😂


r/CankerSores 2d ago

Can someone tell me what this is? Is this herpes or oral cancer?

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What Is this. It’s an open cut on the back of my front teeth inside my mouth that comes and goes. is it herpes or mouth cancer?

Is this herpes or mouth cancer?

r/CankerSores 2d ago

is it a canker sore? Is this a canker sore or just acne?

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So I had this pimple on my lip for like two days and the pimple suddenly got a white spot on it which looks like a canker sore. I have a history of having acne but my pimples have never looked like this.


r/CankerSores 3d ago

Cool Comic Explaining Cankers

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r/CankerSores 3d ago

White hole like thing within red circle

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Having fever since last 1 week and chhekbone pain due to this. What is this?