Mouth Ulcers and Sore Gums

[Hilary Shipley]

What treatment is effective for mouth ulcers and sore gums?

 

[Jim (POPS)]

First off, welcome to the forum. I hope you get the support at this site. I find it a great place to be. The chatroom is the best.


I would contact your Dr. so they can see this while you have it. People with IBD do get this from time to time.

 

[Jennifer]

Welcome to the forum Hilary Shipley!

For things like canker sores I apply salt directly on them. Others have mentioned gargling with salt water. Personally I don't like the taste so I just put salt directly on. It stings for a couple seconds but goes away fast and I've noticed that it helps them heal faster this way then if I just left them alone. Here are some other possible treatments which may also work with sore gums: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/canker-sore/DS00354/DSECTION=treatments-and-drugs

Finding the cause and treating that is really your best bet so you don't have to deal with them as often if anymore.

 

[Samboi]

Have your neutrophil level checked to make sure you have enough white blood cells.
Clorohexidine mouth wash
Cepacaine
Bonjela
SM33
Kenalog overnight

Mine were sometimes so bad I took OxyContin for pain relief.
Ouch.
I hope you get relief soon.

 

[Hilary Shipley]

Thank you so much for your help, it really is appreciated