For most people, canker sore treatment options can be easily concocted by simply opening your kitchen cupboard or medicine cabinet. Fortunately, in most cases treatment by a medical professional isn’t necessary. These small ulcers that can appear inside the mouth can cause considerably pain but they are not dangerous. Most […]
I am always on the lookout for new products and treatments that can reduce canker sore pain and help them heal faster. Mouth sore suffers just want to be able to eat, talk and swallow without pain. One remedy that I have found to be particularly effective is bee propolis, […]
Wild Oregano Oil (Origanum vulgare) is my go-to remedy for all sort of ailments, including canker sores. It’s a potent anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-parasitic and antioxidant with many uses. Due to its antioxidant characteristics, it may also help reduce inflammation, which is key when you are suffering from a mouth sore. […]
There may be something to the theory that canker sores run in the family. About 30 to 40 percent of those who experience frequent mouth sores, referred to as recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) have a family history of the condition. If both parents get mouth sores regularly, you have an […]
I see so many questions online about how to heal a canker sore, also known as an aphthous ulcer, but not many that deal with preventing them from occurring in the first place. While there are many possible causes, ranging from physical trauma like biting your lip or inside cheek, […]
Often known as Duke’s Magic Mouthwash because the original recipe was first developed at Duke University, this special concoction may help relieve the pain and inflammation of severe mouth sores. The formula is often used for people undergoing chemo or radiation because a frequent side effect of these cancer treatments […]
Featuring natural extracts like zinc, Vitamin B12 and menthol, canker sore melts and patches are another treatment option for those plagued with mouth ulcers to help relieve the pain and inflammation. First off, you may be wondering just what a so-called “melt” is. Well in some cases it is a […]
While there is no permanent cure, there are ways to get rid of canker sores fairly quickly. You have a lot of options to conquer those nasty, painful sores. Also known as aphthous ulcers, these small, round, red-rimmed ulcers covered with a white film can erupt inside your mouth including […]
Although there are three main types of canker sores, which are based on the size, how long they last and whether or not they leave scarring, they all go through the same stages before healing. Prodromal Stage Before a mouth sore actually forms, it will typically begin with a slight […]
Like most people, you have probably had a canker sore somewhere in your mouth, most likely more than once. These are small round, whitish ulcers on the inside of cheeks, lips, tongue and gums and sometimes they seem to last forever. Some people are continually plagued by recurring canker sores, […]