How to treat mouth ulcers canker sores

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Mouth ulcers are painful sores on your gums or your tongue. • So here are 3 ways to help mouth ulcers heal faster: • Use a mouthwash that contains chlorhexidine or benzydamine • Dissolve a special type of corticosteroid tablet in your mouth • Rinse your mouth with a mixture of warm water and salt • For pain relief, take painkillers like paracetamol and ibuprofen. • To numb your mouth ulcer, use a gel or spray with a local anaesthetic like benzocaine or lidocaine. • But remember, you should speak to a pharmacist before you use any medicines for a mouth ulcer. • And see a doctor if your mouth ulcer keeps coming back, lasts longer than 3 weeks, grows bigger, or starts bleeding. • Find out more at: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/mouth-u... • Subscribe for free to see more videos • Please like the video by clicking the thumbs up icon to support the creation of more videos on this channel • Virginia is a pharmacist registered with the GPhC (General Pharmaceutical Council) in the UK and this channel is for informational purposes only. The information presented is accurate to the best of Virginia's knowledge. You are responsible for your own research and application of the information presented. Please see a healthcare professional such as a pharmacist, doctor or nurse as appropriate for your own health needs. • No promotions. • Just health education. • #TravelHealth

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