There are many over-the-counter canker sore treatments available at your local drugstore that can help take the sting out of your mouth sore. You can get them in a variety of formulas, from pastes and gels to liquids. The majority of these products contain numbing ingredients such an benzocaine to […]
There are many causes of canker sores, including physical trauma to the mouth, food allergies or sensitivities, nutritional deficiencies, hormonal fluctuations, immune system problems and stress, and heredity appears to be yet another factor. So if you get mouth sores, chances are (about 90% to be exact) your offspring will […]
Large and painful canker sores can be a nightmare. Whether you just have one ulcer or a mouth full of sores on the tongue, inside cheeks, gums, and elsewhere inside their mouth, the pain and discomfort can be intense. Many people have tried all sorts of home remedies for canker […]
People who take lysine daily seem to get fewer canker sores. This is interesting because typically lysine (also known as l-lysine) is recommended for cold sores vs canker sores and they are very different conditions.
If you are suffering from a big, nasty, painful canker sore, also known as an Aphthous Ulcer, one of your burning questions is probably when will it go away? Unfortunately, most times canker sores last a week to as long as two weeks. It depends on what class of sore […]
With one in five Americans suffering from canker sores, also known as oral ulcers, aphthous ulcers or mouth sores, many people are looking for way to stop their canker sore pain fast. These lesions found inside the mouth, including the inner lips, cheeks, tongue, gum and roof of the mouth, […]
When you have a pesky, painful canker sore, you just want it to go away. Now. Yesterday would be even better. Unfortunately, mouth ulcers, also called aphthous ulcers, typically last from a week to 10 days or so. That’s a long time to suffer, although the worst of the pain […]
The neem tree, a member of the mahogany family, is native to Southeast Asia where it has been known for thousands of years as a medicinal plant, hence its nickname the “pharmacy tree.” Virtually every part of the tree from the seeds to the leaves, oil, bark, roots, flowers and […]
There can be a number of reasons for getting frequent mouth ulcers, which are called Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis (RAS). Some people are deficient in vitamin B, folic acid or iron, get irritations from acidic foods, suffer from mild physical trauma to the mouth (such as braces rubbing the inside of […]