How to Get Rid of Canker Sore

If you are reading this article you probably have a canker sore or you often suffer from canker sores. There are no known cures for canker sores but there are remedies that will help ease the pain. I'll investigate both the home remedies for canker sores and the over the counter treatments you can use to get some relief.

Canker Sore Home Remedies:

Salt Water - try rinsing your mouth with a tablespoon of salt dissolved in a glass of war water.

Vinegar - trying rinsing your mouth with a tablespoon of vinegar mixed into a glass of warm water.

Baking Soda - make a paste of baking soda and water and apply it directly to your canker sore.

Tea Tree Oil - gently apply tea tree oil to your canker sore twice a day to help it heal.

Black Walnut Oil or Extract - put a few drops of it in a glass of water and rinse your mouth with it twice a day.

Canker Sore over the Counter Medication:

Aspirin or Tylenol - the obvious.

Colgate Orabase - a liquid protectant for canker sores

Canker Care - forms a gel over the canker sore

Orajel - protects and helps dry out the canker sore.

If you are using an over the counter canker sore medication please follow the directions on the label. Canker sores usual go away on their own within 1 to 2 weeks. If you have a canker sore that stays around longer you may want visit your physician.

There are many different ways to ease the pain and combat canker sores. Find the method or medication that works best for you and stay with it.

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