{"id":4343,"date":"2021-02-22T11:49:03","date_gmt":"2021-02-22T16:49:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.opencare.com\/blog\/?p=4343"},"modified":"2021-02-24T05:21:30","modified_gmt":"2021-02-24T10:21:30","slug":"canker-sore-treatment-how-to-get-rid-of-them-fast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.opencare.com\/blog\/canker-sore-treatment-how-to-get-rid-of-them-fast\/","title":{"rendered":"Canker sore treatment: how to get rid of them fast"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">6<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most of us have had a canker sore at some point. Despite their regularity, these tiny ulcers are largely misunderstood and often mistaken for cold sores. Let\u2019s explore the most effective canker sore treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What is a canker sore?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aphthous ulcers, popularly called canker sores, are small and shallow lesions that develop in the lining of the mouth \u2014 affecting about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK431059\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20% of the general population<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Girls and women are more likely to develop canker sores than boys and men. Although they typically begin in childhood, they\u2019re more common in our teens and 20s. Then they become less frequent as we get older.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two to four canker sores typically appear at the same time. Different types include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minor canker sores are most common. They\u2019re usually about 1\/4 inch in diameter. These tiny ulcers are round or oval and have a red border<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Major canker sores are larger \u2014\u00a0typically \u00bd inch in diameter or larger \u2014\u00a0and in some cases may be up to 1 inch in diameter or more. Compared to minor canker sores, these larger ones are round and will likely have defined borders. (In larger ones, some canker sores can have irregular edges. Extensive scarring remains once the sores are healed.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Herpetiform canker sores are a rare type of canker sore and tend to develop later in life. They\u2019re about the size of a pinpoint and tend to develop in clusters of 10 to 100 sores. The clusters may join and form one large ulcer with irregular edges.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although uncomfortable and painful, canker sores tend to heal on their own and don\u2019t cause any additional problems in most cases. Make sure to see the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.opencare.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dentist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you experience intense pain and in situations when canker sores are numerous, large, or seem out of the ordinary.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What are the symptoms of canker sores?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally speaking, canker sores are round or oval. They usually have a white or yellow center and red border. The most common areas where they develop include the base of the gums, inside the cheeks or lips, the roof of your mouth, and on or under your tongue. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll likely notice a burning sensation or tingling a day or two before canker sores appear. In some cases, canker sores may come along with other symptoms such as swollen lymph nodes, feeling unwell, or even a fever. Canker sore treatment helps mitigate this pain.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What is the white stuff in a canker sore?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canker sores can be frustrating, and to most people, the \u201cwhite stuff\u201d is particularly uncomfortable. But don\u2019t worry; that\u2019s just the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.haematologica.org\/article\/view\/9514\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fibrin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> membrane. Fibrin is a protein that plays a role in physiological responses. The human body responds to canker sores by forming a protective layer made up of fibrin over the ulcer. Fibrin cover or membrane is usually white (but it can be yellowish or grayish) because it\u2019s a type of scar tissue. The role of this membrane is to protect the sore while the body heals it. Canker sore treatment will help reduce the white and red sore.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What causes canker sores?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A combination of different factors may trigger the formation of these tiny ulcers. These can include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emotional stress\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mouth injury due to overzealous brushing, dental work, accidental cheek bites, sports accidents, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hormonal imbalances during menstruation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toothpaste and mouth rinses containing sodium lauryl sulfate\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helicobacter pylori<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (bacteria that cause peptic ulcers too)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insufficient consumption of vitamin B12, folate, zinc, and iron<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allergic reaction to bacteria in the mouth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food allergies and sensitivities especially to coffee, chocolate, eggs, strawberries, candy, cheese, nuts, acidic and spicy foods<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain conditions and diseases such as celiac disease, HIV\/AIDS, Behcet\u2019s disease, inflammatory bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn\u2019s disease, immune system problem\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sharp tooth surface or dental appliances such as ill-fitting dentures and braces\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viral infection\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Are canker sores contagious?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No! Unlike other types of sores that develop in the mouth, canker sores <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/are_canker_sores_contagious\/article.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are not contagious<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We can\u2019t develop a canker sore when sharing a kiss with someone who has it, for example. 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style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canker sores are often mistaken for cold sores and vice versa. To recognize and treat sores in the mouth properly, it&#8217;s important to learn their differences. Cold sores are a cluster of blisters that are clear at first but become cloudy later. While the first infection may be inside the mouth, cold sores generally develop outside the mouth on the lips. On the other hand, canker sores develop inside the mouth only.\u00a0 Canker sore treatment is only for inside the mouth, not around the lips.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides location, another point of difference between these two types of sores is their cause. While canker sores are typically caused by something incidental, cold sores are caused by a viral infection called herpes simplex virus (HSV). The HSV is prevalent, and figures <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/uhs.umich.edu\/coldcankersores\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">show<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 50% of children entering kindergarten, and 90% of adults have it, but not all people experience symptoms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The initial infection with HSV is quite similar to those of other viral infections and may include symptoms such as fever, swollen glands, fatigue, and multiple sores on gums and mouth. Recurrent infections are milder and are usually associated with a burning or tingling sensation a day or two before the sores appear (similar to canker sores). The cold sores are, basically, fluid-filled blisters that later become cloudy. Once the blisters are broken to reveal a bright red area, they tend to dry up, crust, and heal within seven to 10 days.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While canker sores are not contagious and can\u2019t spread through person-to-person contact, sharing utensils, and other similar ways, cold sores are contagious. HSV can be be transmitted through any contact with blisters until the sore is healed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How long do canker sores last?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canker sores usually last one to two weeks and tend to go away without treatment. Burning and tingling sensations usually come first, and we experience those symptoms a day or two before canker sores show up. Then, within one to three days, a canker sore progresses from a spot into a tiny ulcer. Over the next three to four days, the ulcer enlarges to its final size and stabilizes before the healing process starts. Depending on the canker sore treatment and your body, your canker sore should be gone within 2 weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In most people, it takes seven to 14 days for a canker sore to resolve itself. However, major sores may take several weeks to resolve.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first stage of the healing process is the prodromal (beginning stage), and it is the period before the formation of the ulcer. During this stage, we feel the well-known burning sensation and tingling before a painful raised red area inside our mouth. The formation of a yellowish or grayish ulcer marks the next stage of the healing process. Redness around the ulcer is more pronounced, and pain is more intense. The final stage of the healing process occurs when a healthy tissue starts closing over the ulcer. The canker sore becomes smaller, and the pain goes away.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What gets rid of canker sores fast?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They don\u2019t require treatment, but if you&#8217;re concerned because it\u2019s persisting, you may wish to consult a doctor or make a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.opencare.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-dentist-appointment\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dentist appointment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Canker sore treatment can often be done with home remedies, but if it is a persistent and recurring problem, it could be a good idea to see your dentist. This is particularly the case with persistent or unusually painful sores, which may require medical care.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Various options are available to help canker sores heal faster and go away.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.opencare.com\">Your dentist<\/a> or healthcare provider may prescribe a mouth rinse containing the steroid dexamethasone to alleviate pain and inflammation or lidocaine to decrease pain. Mouth rinse usually works when several canker sores are formed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some prescription and over-the-counter topical products can help reduce pain and accelerate the healing process. These products work when we apply them directly onto a sore as soon as they appear. In most cases, they include active ingredients such as benzocaine, fluocinonide, and hydrogen peroxide.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In cases when canker sores are severe and don\u2019t respond to other options, oral medications can be helpful. 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aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid irritants such as spicy and acidic food like citrus fruits and tomatoes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drink cold fluids with a straw<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintain regular dental hygiene (use a soft toothbrush)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modify your diet so that it contains a wide range of vitamins and minerals to correct nutrient deficiencies\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manage stress\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid chewing gum<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply ice or tiny amounts of milk of magnesia directly onto the sores to alleviate pain and promote healing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And, although rubbing alcohol may seem like it should be a simple canker sore home remedy, it won\u2019t help. It will instead produce more pain and irritation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.opencare.com\">See a dentist<\/a> for tips on avoiding canker sores<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Why does salt help canker sores?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rinsing the mouth with salt water is an effective management strategy for canker sores treatment or healing process after the procedure for gum inflammation. Salt helps us in two ways. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, saltwater raises pH in the mouth. As a result, the oral cavity becomes more alkaline. The alkaline environment is harmful to bacteria, and they can&#8217;t thrive there. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to canker sores, rinsing the mouth with salt water helps clean and dehydrate the sore to promote healing, but it can also temporarily numb the pain. Keep in mind it may be painful at first, but the numbing sets in fast. 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