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Canker Sore Remedy

by Jessica Duquette

A canker sore remedy can be purchased at your local pharmacy. Unless you suffer from chronic, long-lasting sores, there is no need to consult a physician for a mouth ulcer treatment. Your pharmacist can introduce you to the selection of over-the-counter treatments available to you.

Topical Canker Sore Remedy

If you've ever had a toothache and couldn't get in to see a dentist immediately, you may have tried a topical treatment. This material helped numb the surface of your tooth and eliminate pain. A canker sore remedy works in much the same fashion.

A small application will help numb the area thus eliminating the incessant pain caused by the sore. The glycerin within the ointment helps protect the sore from further infection. Finally, the peroxide works to kill the bacteria causing the sore.

Home Remedies

Some physicians say that eating live-culture yogurt can help ward off any bacterial infections. Baking soda tooth paste and vitamins can also help prevent these unsightly sores. If the problems you are experiencing persist, consider checking with your doctor. The average canker sore should last no more than ten days.


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