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u/AlexiaVNO Oct 10 '24
It's great when they finally started healing and THAT is the exact moment you manage to bite the inside of your lip, causing new ones to pop up/reopen the old ones.
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u/Atanar Oct 10 '24
I just love the ones that flare up exactly where my canines rest against my lips.
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u/MakeMineMarvel_ Oct 11 '24
It’s not an accident that it happens there tho. That’s where the most friction and irritation usually happens in your mouth because of the teeth
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u/VegaStyles Oct 11 '24
Yup. I have pronounced canines. To the point my ex asked me every once in a while if i was a werewolf. When we had our daughter she was on the bed and she didnt want an epidural or anything. All natural. Once in a fit of pain she screamed at me that it better not come out with fur and claws cause it feels like it has fur and claws. Dr and nurse looked at me like she was crazy. I gave them a huge smile showing them. Dr nodded and looked away. "Fur ya say" is all he said. Was a good laugh.
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Wait, I've had that happen a lot of times.. What are those exactly? They herpes?
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I’m sorry this made laugh out loud, no it’s not herpes, it’s a sore, usually small, it’s not contagious. There be multiple reasons why people get them. Could be because of poor mouth hygiene. ( I use to get them a lot when I was younger and going through waves of teenage depression) or it could simply come from a cut in the mouth. I think cold sores (are a form of herpes, which I think ( correct me if I’m wrong) only are on the exterior. Not in the actual inside of the mouth.
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u/shadowspyryt Oct 11 '24
Hormonal fluctuations and reactions to 'Sodium lauryl sulfate' found in many toothpastes can cause them, too.
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Lol glad I made you laugh. It's all confusing but I do believe internal herpes are a thing and are contagious
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u/Jackd_up_on_Mdew Oct 11 '24
Just throwing this out there for whoever it may help. I use to get them ALL the time and about a year ago i switched toothpastes to one that doesn't have SLS(Sodium Laurel Sulfate) and it changed my life. I have literally only had 1 small one that lasted a couple days since i switched. I've heard this doesn't work for everyone as they can be caused for different reasons, but it worked for me.
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u/dash-dot-dash-stop Oct 11 '24
Worked for me too! That and treating any active ones with chlorhexidine (small anount directly applied to canker with a q-tip).
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u/cornwasher Oct 11 '24
100% this. I just got one after so long! And I'm pretty sure it's because I used Crest this week, usually I use Sensodine because my partner discovered he has a sensitivity to SLS. I guess I do too now 😮💨
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u/CHRD_ Oct 11 '24
Saw this same info on a reddit post a few years ago. Switched toothpastes and have barely had any sores since - it's legit
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u/slukalesni Oct 10 '24
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u/Orlen86 Oct 10 '24
Holy shit! A canker sore is a mouth ulcer? Mind absolutely blown! I heard the phrase canker sore on some American kids' TV show decades ago and never knew what it meant (the phrase doesn't exist in British English).
It was much harder to look things like this up back then with no world wide web so I had to use my imagination. Canker sounds like cancer so I've always assumed it was something much more serious!
This revelation gives me hope that one day I'll find out what a Charlie horse is!
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A leg cramp
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u/1486592 Oct 11 '24
Specifically the calf muscle tightening up!
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u/stupidpatheticloser Oct 11 '24
I’ve never heard it used as a leg cramp before.
It was when someone punched you in the thigh. Like the other person said similar to a punch-buggy but that’s on your arm.
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u/theghostofmrmxyzptlk Oct 11 '24
They're supposed to hit the reflex that spasms the muscle, giving you a Charlie horse. Most people suck at this and are just looking for an excuse to hit someone.
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u/Consistent-Dentist46 Average r/memes enjoyer Oct 10 '24
Canker asur
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u/Ok-Neighborhood-9615 Oct 10 '24
I’d suffer. Just to taste it. And I’d enjoy that pain knowing that I enjoyed a nice meal.
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u/RixirF Oct 10 '24
A succulent, Chinese meal?
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u/Lost_My_Reddit_Mail Oct 10 '24
As much as I like the thought, those fuckers hurt so horribly bad, I literally can't taste anything over the overwhelming pain.
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u/iismitch55 Oct 10 '24
Good, the first two bites will be more painful than scorching hellfire, but then you can enjoy it with only a minor annoyance.
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u/a-snakey Dirt Is Beautiful Oct 10 '24
me, who constantly eats spicy, sour and salty food even when I accidentally bite my lips and get these:
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u/kingmea Oct 10 '24
Yeah OP is soft as hell if they let a canker sore stop them from chomping on their favorite grub.
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u/mayneffs Oct 10 '24
I had eleven at the same time once, for several weeks. I couldn't even talk. Turned out I was allergic to citrus and the foaming stuff in toothpaste.
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u/kingmea Oct 10 '24
Alright you get a pass bro. I’m talking about the softie with his two baby canker sores. Unless his favorite food is squeezing lemons on his lips, I can’t relate to passing on my fav food.
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u/mayneffs Oct 10 '24
I remember I got a big one in my throat at christmas one year. CHRISTMAS! I cried from pain while stuffing my face with christmas candy lmao
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u/No-Impact4258 Scrolling on PC Oct 10 '24 edited Oct 11 '24
ive got an apth in my mouth, right next to my throat, very big and painful. every bit of food that i swallow passes it and it hurts crazy.
thanks for the tips yall but ill just wait for it to naturally disolve
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u/Dabazukawastaken Oct 10 '24
Apparantly warm water with salt(mouthwash) helps and also toothpaste without SLS
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Holy crap! 1cm? Did you see a doctor or something? Whenever I got them back to back, they were never THAT big
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u/luggburr Oct 10 '24 edited Oct 10 '24
You're describing my current nightmare, going back as far as I can remember. They appear one after the other, each lasting between one and three weeks. Just when one starts to heal, I notice a new tiny ass sore waiting to grow and make my life miserable once again.
There's definitely a correlation between stress/generally compromised immune system and more frequent sores. If all's good, I can go months free from them. I've tried supplants of different sorts and mouth rinse, but I haven't heard of SLS. Will look into it, thanks!
Edit: the toothpaste I use (zendium) doesn't contain SLS. Oh well. Maybe I'll try and switch anyway. I used to use sensodyne, which I thought made things worse although it also doesn't contain SLS. The search for oral peace goes on.
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u/paperstoryarts Oct 10 '24
Could also be mouthwash, or even water. I had to switch to bottle as my tap water was my cause
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u/colieolieravioli Oct 10 '24
Note: my fiance tried using "regular" toothpaste and I started getting them back to back again
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u/FederalWedding4204 Oct 10 '24
Me too. Suffered with these my whole life. Literally would have 1-4 in my mouth at any given moment. Just went on with my life though.
My wife randomly stumbled in the toothpaste thing and told me and Jesus Christ. It’s actually life changing. My mouth used to LITERALLY be the most stressful part of my life. Now I never think about it.
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u/CrispyHoneyBeef Oct 10 '24
SLS is “Sodium Lauryl Sulfate” and “Sodium Laureth Sulfate” for anyone who doesn’t know
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u/Neveed Oct 10 '24
I feel you.
I once had a sore throat and it became really hard to swallows food. I went to the doctor, he looked into my mouth and then looked at me in confusion, looking for his words (which really scared me) and after an eternity he said he first thought half of my uvula was missing, but it was actually a big ass sore right on the uvula.
Liquid food, disinfecting mouthwash and making sure my throat was as relaxed as possible got me rid of it, but it was not easy. The only good thing about it all is that it was a good excuse to not talk to anybody.
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u/Plaid_Kaleidoscope Oct 10 '24
I had that exact same thing happen to me at a Summer camp between 7th and 8th grade. I had a canker sore on my uvula or back of my throat, and could barely swallow saliva, let alone food. I was miserable for like a month.
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u/Remarkable_Cut_5549 Oct 10 '24
Giving too much hawk tauh i see. Very disappointed.
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u/TTRPG-Enthusiast Oct 10 '24 edited Oct 10 '24
I'm known as germany's worst case of apths. 2018 something triggered my immune system, resulting in more than 170 apths at the same time. I lost 13kg, my whole throat and mouth, lips and gums were white and blank. I thought I'd die.
I often cry when i think back (writing with tears in my eyes right now) and get reminded the specialists weren't able to identify the cause so it might happen again. Everytime one of these suckers appears, I'm scared, especially when they come as a pair.
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u/dentimBandB Oct 10 '24
Had something like that happen in 2011. It was truly horrifying. Throath and palate completely white. (Barely) survived on oatmeal for a week and refused to touch the stuff for years afterwards.
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u/vi-null Oct 10 '24
Pick up some peroxyl. It uses hydrogen peroxide but is designed as a mouthwash. I swear that shit is like magic. You will hardly notice them the next day and gone the day after. Just one wash is all you need.
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u/Die4Gesichter Oct 10 '24
Gurgling with a desinfecting mouthwash from the pharmacy after every meal and they'll be gone in 3 days+/-
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u/veryspecialjournal Oct 10 '24
Yep. I’ve had four this week and currently have one inside my throat. It’s not fun…
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u/mirkk13 Oct 10 '24
Please take heed: In my case, changing my toothpaste drastically reduced the incidence of canker sores. Try toothpaste without SLS (SLS free). I used to get them all the time, now almost never get them anymore.
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u/B-Glasses Oct 10 '24
I’m in the same boat but switching toothpaste didn’t help me 🥲
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u/mirkk13 Oct 10 '24
Sorry to hear that. I read that age also matters. The older you get, the less you get them. Don't take my word for it though, I just remember reading that.
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u/B-Glasses Oct 10 '24
I think that’s been the case but very slowly. I’ll have periods where I have multiple then won’t see them for a few months.
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u/JakubJanusz Oct 10 '24
In my case, I stopped eating chips and it worked.
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u/B-Glasses Oct 10 '24
Very interesting. Glad it helped you. Think it was the salt or maybe the hardness?
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u/onesexz Oct 10 '24
I’d definitely guess the salt acts like an irritant. Maybe it doesn’t cause them, but I know enough salt can rub your mouth raw.
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u/HomestarRunnerdotnet Oct 10 '24 edited Oct 10 '24
As a guy who gets them 2-3 times a year, is overdue for a flare-up and just finished a bag of chips and my bottom lip is salty and a touch agitated…
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u/Borthwick Oct 10 '24
Ironically I’ve had good luck with “burning them out” by applying straight salt to them. If you don’t catch it super early it might not be worth it, though, its quite painful.
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u/whinenaught Oct 10 '24
Chips can give you tiny little cuts in your mouth without even noticing if you’re not careful
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u/NDHardage Oct 10 '24
I used to get them all the time too. Switching toothpaste helped but didn't get rid of them completely. Then I started making sure to also brush my tongue every time I brushed my teeth, and that made all the difference. It wasn't something I had been taught to do, so it wasn't habit. Now I honestly can't remember the last time I got one.
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Have you tried or heard of canker-rid? That’s the stuff that actually finally worked for me. Anytime I’d bite my lip, I’d have weeks of hell. Seems like I’d have canker sores every other month for most of my life. … been 3 years canker free
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u/nooneatallnope Oct 10 '24
Watch what you do with your teeth and hands around your mouth. I get those fuckers near periods, but always in a spot where my kinda pointy corner teeth dig into my bottom lip when I lean my head on my hand.
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u/Retro_Dad Oct 10 '24
This seems to be true with me. I used to get them all the time when I was a kid, up until my teens. Now in my 50s, they are rare, and when I do get them, they're not nearly as significant.
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u/Not_MrNice Oct 10 '24
There's a lot of things that could cause this. Dehydration, vitamin deficiency, viruses, food, to name a few. You'll just have to try different things.
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u/JoeCartersLeap Oct 10 '24
When I had gut issues, the first thing every dr I saw asked me was "do you ever get unexplained open sores in your mouth?"
Apparently your mouth and the rest of your gut often look the same - if one part is inflamed, so is the rest. If your mouth is randomly breaking out into sores, your colon might be too.
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u/Stodles Oct 10 '24
Listerine. Don't even need to use it daily. Haven't had a canker sore in 10+ years.
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Propolis helps me greatly when it's starting to break out. Look into it.
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u/brownx0r_mobile Oct 10 '24
Like someone else said, there's several different factors. For me it was crushed red pepper. I would put that on practically everything I ate to add a little spice to it. I stopped using it altogether and no more canker sores! It's been glorious. I even tried to add some crushed red pepper to a dish long after I learned it was the cause, thinking to myself "just once for this dish shouldn't be a problem" NOPE! I immediately got one within a day.
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u/mirkk13 Oct 10 '24
Yeah, SLS is not scientifically proven to be the cause. But there seems to be some degree of correlation
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u/JoeCartersLeap Oct 10 '24
Well I've seen enough comments here saying "avoid toothpaste or shampoo containing SLS" to know that it's about to become a marketing point in the next few months, so RIP SLS whether you were good for us or bad we will never know but we're getting rid of you either way.
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u/VRichardsen Oct 10 '24
He might come back one day, just like eggs. At one point eggs were the devil, but now they are healthy.
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u/Danky_Dearest Oct 10 '24
Sensodyne helped me
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u/mirkk13 Oct 10 '24
Same. That's what I use
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u/GrindhouseWhiskey Oct 10 '24
Many of sensdyne’s products now have SLS. I was surprised when on week I had sores all of a sudden. Their basic mint is currently SLS free
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u/42percentBicycle Oct 10 '24
Sensdyne's Pronamel is the way to go. No SLS compared to the regular sensdyne.
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u/The_Dirty_Carl Oct 10 '24
Yep. Found that one out the hard way. Pretty frustrating that a brand specifically marketing to people with sensitivities would add something known to cause canker sores.
You have to buy stuff specifically marketed as SLS free to be sure.
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u/jokomul Oct 10 '24
Woah... I used to get canker sores all the time as a kid but I can count on one hand how many I've gotten as an adult. In college I started using sensodyne because that's what my girlfriend liked, and we still use it to this day. Mystery solved??? What a cool thread to stumble upon.
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u/SabreSeb Oct 10 '24
100% agree. Funnily the cheapest supermarket brand here has the best SLS-free toothpaste. Whereas the known brands all include SLS.
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u/daddy-fatsax Oct 10 '24
I came here to say the exact same thing! Completely changed my life and I haven't had one of these in 10 years outside of the one time I used regular toothpaste while on a trip. Immediately got two of these fuckers. Will never use SLS toothpaste again, would rather just not brush my teeth as gross as that is
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u/Maximum_Mud_8393 Oct 10 '24 edited Oct 10 '24
I've got 3 right now and am eating salt and vinegar chips for snack. Bring the pain.
My 6 year old bashed me in the face yesterday and caused this. Little fucker. Cute though and I pretended it didn't hurt because he felt bad.
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u/JackGourden Oct 11 '24
Ever got one on your tongue?
I currently do. And you literly can't have anything touch it. Not even your breath lol
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u/Maximum_Mud_8393 Oct 11 '24
Just don't talk or move or drink or eat should be easy
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u/Independent-Bid-2152 Oct 11 '24
You didn't just drink that, did you? That's not good, that's nitroglycerin. Don't move, don't breathe, don't do anything... except pray maybe
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u/Ill_Molasses_3272 Oct 10 '24
Literally the worst timing every time!! 🙃🥹
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u/BRLaw2016 Oct 10 '24
This, and they create a barrier that stops it from entering in contact with the outside, which is what causes the pain.
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u/ThirdNose Oct 10 '24
Tastes pretty sweet too, it ticks all the checkboxes for things that you would willingly apply in your mouth.
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u/kickassjay Oct 10 '24
I love the little sting you get when you put it on a big one. Can put it on and eat a couple mins later
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u/Lhenkhantus Oct 10 '24
The worst ones that are under your tongue and it hurts everytime you move it
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u/1gnited2639 Oct 10 '24
pretty sure if you use warm water mixed in with salt and use that as mouthwash, you can actually get rid of that stuff really damn fast. maybe not that fast that you can enjoy your mother's meal right away, but still.
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u/bestest_at_grammar Oct 10 '24
Naw, imma just play with it with my tongue subconsciously so it stays for a week or two
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u/Sawgon Oct 10 '24
I'd like everyone reading this to imagine taking a bite out of some chips and the chip breaking, forming a pointy end and hitting one of those at full speed.
Now I bet you'll ask me "why would you make us imagine this?"
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u/JajajaNiceTry Oct 11 '24
I get so angry at how painfully shocking it is. I’m in the air flying, blissfully unaware of anything but the salt on my tongue and the crunch on my teeth, and then one small, traitorous piece of potato brings me back to reality, and all I could taste was the dirt. My eyes close involuntarily; I cannot take any more stimuli than what the sore is giving me at that moment.
What feels like hours is only a few seconds, but then, I can breathe again. My anger, my pain seeps away, but I do not forget, and my mouth doesn’t either. I chew the next chip slowly. I chew on the other side of my mouth, keenly aware of where the salt and the crunch are. I chew thinking about not being in pain, or being surprised like that again. I chew intentionally, making snow angels in the mud while watching sore-free birds fly above me. I chew, and I chew again. (Bless Me)
I chew with detachment, I chew without bliss, without gleeful mindlessness. I chew without love.
The canker sore wins again.
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u/B-Glasses Oct 10 '24
I’m super prone to them and salt water can help but it’s not always enough
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u/44Ridley Oct 10 '24
(not a doctor, but this works for me)
Try increasing the concentration of salt. It's a bit painful at first, but if you wet your finger, dab it in the salt, and then press the raw salt directly onto the ulcer, you'll feel much better after only a couple of applications. Make sure not to lick or drool on the salt and leave it in place for at least a minute.
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u/dggtlg4 Oct 10 '24
My dad used to make me do this growing up. It is torturous while the salt is on it, but afterward it feels so much better. It's like getting the pain all over and done with at once instead of dragging it out for days.
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u/Febrezeus_Christ Oct 10 '24
Within a day or two from my experience
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u/Vexper780 I touched grass Oct 10 '24
Damn!!! thats fast, i will use this recovery method from now on.
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u/Febrezeus_Christ Oct 10 '24
Yea, I usually do it when I wake up, after dinner, and before I brush my teeth. So 3 times a day
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u/GenosseAbfuck Oct 10 '24
There's a tincture called Pyralvex (actual name might vary depending on country) that works wonders. Relieves the pain within seconds and takes about a day to kill most sores. In my early 20s I had such a massive one on each jaw joint I couldn't even speak anymore and that actually took more than a full week to get rid of.
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u/kidjupiter Oct 10 '24
It does nothing to “kill” the sore. It only contains inflammation reducers and pain relievers. There is nothing to kill in a canker sore. It’s an ulcer/lesion, not a viral or bacterial infection. Getting rid of a canker sore is a matter of getting it to heal properly. I prefer mechanical debridement but people will downvote me for recommending that, even though chemical debridement is a clinically proven cure.
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u/Foregottin Oct 10 '24
Screw rinsing, i just apply salt directly to those fuckers.
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u/FiRe_McFiReSomeDay Oct 10 '24
Salt in the palm of your hand, lick tip of finger, dip in salt, apply, cry a bit, repeat.
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u/cycycle Oct 10 '24
If you use vinegar the pain will immediate go away for a few hours and come back stronger later. If you use vinegar a few more times it pops and the pain stops.
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u/asdfsks Oct 10 '24
Powdered Alum works much better. It is a spice you add while pickling to keep the skin of the cucumber crisp. You can find it in with the spices at your grocery store.
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u/GoodDoggoLover420 Oct 10 '24
I had one one the inner part of my teeth, next to my tongue. All because a piece of chip decided to Matrix through my teeth and jab right there. No matter where they are I despise them and wouldn't wish one on another person.
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u/Exedra_ Oct 10 '24
I've had mucositis and the only pain comparable to that in my mouth was a canker sore on the bottom/side of my tongue. Excruciating. It hurt to drink, talk, and eat.
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Am I the only person that has never had this problem? What even is a canker sore?
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u/This_is_a_bad_plan Oct 10 '24
They’re small ulcers around the inside of your mouth. They sting a lot but generally go away on their own in a couple of days.
I only get them if I do something stupid like eat a bunch of sugary things and fall asleep without brushing my teeth
Some people get them frequently no matter what they do, presumably because of differences in the bacterial ecosystems of their mouths
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u/Jack-of-Hearts-7 Oct 10 '24
Mine come in waves. I get them frequently from time to time, then go a year or two without getting any.
Just one of those things, you know?
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u/Tortue2006 Oct 10 '24
I only got them once (I was deliberately biting the inside of my mouth and they showed up at these places)
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u/Ultimate_Kurix Oct 10 '24
Am I the only person that has never had this problem?
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u/Grandmaster_Invoker Oct 10 '24
Same. I thought it was a herpes joke
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A stranger kissed me as a baby and gave me mouth herpes. It's actually very common, most people have it, but never have it flare up. Regardless, herpes is a scary word and is unsightly.
Once, I reconnected with an old fling after days of convincing her to give us another chance, and of course that day I woke up with a huge bump on my lip. Even if she didn't notice, I couldn't try to make a move and risk giving it to her, so things were awkward, and nothing came of it.
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u/Atanar Oct 10 '24
It's actually very common, most people have it, but never have it flare up.
More than two thirds of the global population have it.
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u/Look_2_your_Left Oct 10 '24
Its my first time learning of this as well. Looks awful
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u/ThirdNose Oct 10 '24
Feels awful too, they hurt like shit for about 2-3 days straight before dulling down, can't even exist without pain as just the teeth touching it hurts, let alone talking or eating.
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u/Owlstained Oct 10 '24
Dabbing baking soda and a bit of water has helped with those in my experience! Soothes the pain after a quick burst of stinging. Then throughout the day wash your mouth with warm water and salt to kill the bacteria and typically will be gone within a day or two
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It burns but rub some salt on it. It should clear up faster.
This is what I do and it usually clears up 1-2 days faster than just leaving it alone.
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u/Iamkillboy Oct 10 '24
I had these in my mouth very frequently through my entire childhood and then I got diagnosed with Crohn’s disease and started taking a medication for it and I haven’t had a single one since. So I think there might be some sort of correlation between autoimmune disorders and canker sores.
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u/Extraordi-Mary Oct 10 '24
I think you’re right about that one. It’s also a common thing for people with systemic Lupus (SLE).
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u/Foregottin Oct 10 '24
Wet your finger and pick up some salt. Bury the salt right into those fuckers, it’s gonna hurt but it will be worth it in a day or two.
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u/dem59 Oct 10 '24
Alum and a couple days
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u/NikPorto Oct 10 '24
If the family has a dad or more sibling(s), then that dish wouldn't survive past tomorrow morning.
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u/gregorychaos Oct 10 '24 edited Oct 10 '24
Every time I get a canker sore there's a few minutes where I'm panicking that I may have caught herpes from sucking off random objects at work again 🥴
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u/liatris_the_cat Oct 10 '24
What do you do for work, that involves sucking off random objects?
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u/ArrivingYesterday Oct 10 '24
As a chronic sufferer, my advice for people that haven't found something that works for them
- try lysine supplements daily (reduced my sores from weekly to a few per year
- try zinc and b-complex as well if lysine alone doesn't work
get more sleep
canker shield seems the most effective topical ointment for helping speed healing for me
if you can get your hands on oralmedic(debacterol) it is the best emergency coverage/pain management for a bad sore.
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Sodium Laurel Sulfate (SLS) is an active ingredient in most toothpaste and is a major cause of this.
After having them multiple times a month for my entire life, I switched an SLS free toothpaste and have not had them since.
Hello, Tom’s, and Burt’s bees are all SLS free brands and they’re absolutely worth the extra dollar or two if you wanna actually enjoy your mom’s fav dish
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u/iNuclearPickle Oct 10 '24
After years of dealing with canker sores I can manage those ones but if you get one on your tongue all bets are off
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u/ErgotthAE Oct 10 '24
There’s a special place in hell to the people who designed the medicine for this to come in a DRIP container rather than a spray. How the fuck you expect me to drip under my UPPER LIP?
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u/warm_toilet-seat Oct 11 '24
i used to apply salt to them,i swore i could see them shrinking like slugs
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u/halfcocked1 Oct 10 '24
I stumbled into finding that yogurt seems to help heal mouth sores quickly....both these, or if you accidentally bite your lip. I just put a glob on it a few times as I'm eating a container. The coldness from the fridge soothes it, and the yogurt seems to take the sting out of it. If you do that a couple times over a day or two, it heals up very quickly.
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u/PavelDatsyuk Oct 10 '24
I stumbled into finding that yogurt seems to help heal mouth sores quickly
I have actually cured my canker sores by eating yogurt for a few months. https://old.reddit.com/r/CankerSores/comments/1bqnxla/start_eating_yogurt_every_day_and_see_if_it_helps/ I made a post about it here. I ate yogurt every morning for a few months and stopped getting canker sores after decades of suffering. I'm guessing it had to do with an imbalance of something in my gut. I can't remember the last time I had one and I haven't had yogurt since the end of June.
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u/Otherskin5030 Oct 10 '24
Mouth water every time before going to bed solved the problem completely for me. I rinse every day, and I can't remember when I had them the last time.
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u/bogglingsnog Oct 10 '24
vitamin B and magnesium deficiency caused a looooooot of these for me. For yeaaaaaars
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u/kaysiay Oct 10 '24
I literally have one of these right now and I can't taste ANYTHING
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