Health Tip: Calm a Canker Sore

(HealthDay News) -- Canker sores are ulcers that form inside the mouth that can make eating and drinking painful.

The American Dental Association suggests how to help heal a canker sore:

  • Apply an over-the-counter topical anesthetic to numb the sore.
  • Use an antimicrobial mouth rinse.
  • Avoid foods that may irritate the sore, especially anything spicy, hot or acidic.
  • See your dentist if the sore doesn't heal without treatment after two weeks.
  • Use an antibiotic and/or bandage as recommended by your dentist, to help reduce the risk of infection.

    • Date Published: 2/28/2024 4:38:34 AM

    Related Articles

    Search Allergy Articles

    Rising Tree Pollen Counts Signal Start of Allergy Season

    Watching the Super Bowl? Doctors Warn About Hidden Health Risks for Fans

    Peanut Allergy Risk Higher If Older Sibs Eat Peanuts, Study Finds

    Holiday Tips To Keep Allergies and Asthma Under Control

    Mothers' Milk Might Be Key To Avoiding Childhood Food Allergies

    Smartphone App Uses Voice To Predict Asthma, COPD Flare-Ups

    New Discovery Could Change How Asthma Is Treated, Scientists Say

    Semaglutide Linked To 40% Fewer Asthma Attacks

    Holiday Tips To Keep Allergies and Asthma Under Control

    Racial Gap Exists For Asthma Inhaler Use

    Children Should Get Flu Vaccine, Top Pediatrics Group Recommends

    A Doctor's Take: Expert-Backed Tips to Protect Kids From Germs For The School Year

    Childhood Flu Shots Prevent Millions of Cases, Study Finds

    Could A Flu Shot Help Fight Skin Cancer?

    Moderna’s mRNA Flu Vaccine Back Under FDA Review