Canker sore treatment

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Canker sore

Canker sore (aphthous ulcer)

Fever blister

Treatment - canker sores

Question:

How can you treat painful canker sores in your mouth?

Answer:

The easiest home remedy is to apply hydrogen peroxide with a cotton swab on the canker sore (1 part hydrogen peroxide to 1 part water). Then dab a small amount of milk of magnesia on the canker sore 3 - 4 times a day. This is not only soothing, but appears to help healing. See canker sores.

Review Date: 11/15/2005
Reviewed By: Jonathan Harding, MD, CPE, Department of Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.