Canker Sores

Canker sores are small painful sores that occur in your mouth. They can appear on the inside of your lips, the insides of your cheeks, or under your tongue. They are usually red or red with a white coating over them. Canker sores are not the same as fever blisters. Fever blisters appear on the outside of your lips or the corners of your mouth.

Although anyone can get a canker sore, teen-agers and young adults are generally more susceptible. Canker sores may run in families, but they aren't contagious. Doctors don't know what causes canker sores, but stress may be a factor.

Debacterol

At Rockefeller Dental, we recommend Debacterol to our patients suffering from canker sores and canker sore pain. Debacterol is a liquid that is applied topically to the canker sore to completely stop oral ulcer pain, seal damaged oral mucosal tissues, and aid in the natural healing process. Results are generally experienced after just one application. It's easy to use! Simply dry the lesion with a cotton swab and apply Debacterol. In only seconds, the pain is gone! Typically, the lesion is replaced by healthy tissue in three to five days. Since it is an FDA-regulated product, it is sold only to medical professionals in the United States. A prescription from your dentist is required to purchase Debacterol. If you are suffering from canker sores and canker sore pain, call us today and make an appointment to see one of our dental specialists.

What should I do if I get canker sores?

If you have small canker sores, you can treat them at home. You can try taking ibuprofen (brand name: Advil) or acetaminophen (brand name: Tylenol) for pain. Other medicines, such as Anbesol, Oragel, Orabase, and Zilactin-B, might keep your canker sores from becoming irritated when you eat, drink, or brush your teeth. These medications can be put directly on the canker sore.

Some people believe sucking on zinc lozenges, taking vitamin C or vitamin B complex, using a sage-and-chamomile mouthwash, or taking a lysine supplement can help canker sores heal faster.

When should I contact Rockefeller Dental?

When a canker sore becomes very large, lasts longer than a week, is accompanied by a fever, or is impacting your ability to eat, you should call our office and schedule an appointment so your dentist can evaluate the canker sore and discuss alternate treatment options.