What is the conventional treatment of canker sores?
Conventional medicine treats severe canker sores with prescription anti-inflammatory ointments (such as Aphthasol or Kenalog in Orabase) applied directly to the sore. These agents don’t cure the sores, but they may prevent them from becoming irritated and more painful when you eat, drink or brush your teeth. You can also try taking ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain relief. Other pain remedies include equal amounts of milk of magnesia and Benadryl Allergy Liquid mixed together; swish a teaspoon in your mouth for about one minute and then spit it out. Doing this every four to six hours may reduce canker sore pain. Sucking on zinc lozenges, taking vitamin C or vitamin B complex, using a sage-and-chamomile mouthwash or taking a lysine supplement are other approaches occasionally recommended to address discomfort. What natural therapies for canker sores does Dr. Weil recommend? • Use goldenseal mouth rinse. In one cup of warm water, mix one quarter teaspoon of salt and one half teaspoon o
