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I have a sore inside of my mouth. It is as though ...

Sent to Health Experts November 10 2005 at 11:24 AM
   

I have a sore inside of my mouth. It is as though something is wearing on the skin on the inside of my cheeks, and is causing a very raw and painful area. Is there something I can use to try to help this? (peroxide, listerine?0

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Male , Age: 44

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Stopping certain mints, some listerine (it butns), hydrogen peroxide once.

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November 10 2005 at 11:34 AM (9 minutes and 17 seconds later)
         
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Hi

You can try gargling with warm salt water. Also, you can purchase a product called ambesol. It is actually for teething, or sore teeth. One word of caution though. If you use it, it will numb the area and you are at risk of biting the area and making it worse. So, if you try it, do it when you aren't going to be eating.

One of the wonders of our mouths is if there is a sore there, they heal incredibly fast. You should have relief by tomorrow.

Oh yes, also avoid eating spicy foods until it is better.

Hope that helps,

Kerry



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