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3. It is important for you to visit
a dentist twice a year to have
a routine examination and cleaning
of your teeth.

4. But when you have a canker sore,
then you want an effective way
to heal the condition as fast
as possible.

5. Canker sores are benign ulcers
that can occur inside your mouth
on the tongue, palate or gums, but
you might develop these ulcers on
your lips instead.

6. Approximately 20% of the human
population will experience canker
sores during their lifetime.

7. Approximately 20% of the human
population will experience canker
sores during their lifetime.

8. The condition is caused by:
Immunity problems
Food allergies
Nutritional deficiencies

9. These small painful ulcers can last
for up to 10 days without
treatment but you can heal canker
sores with several types
of treatments.

10. ORAL
MEDICATIONS1

11. A physician can prescribe oral
medications for your canker sores, a
form of treatment which is a good
idea when you have numerous
mouth ulcers.

12. Some of the medications that
are available include:
 Clofazimine
 Prednisolone
 Dapsone

13. Oral prescription medications
are used for 10 days,
and your physician will provide
information on when and how
often to swallow a tablet.

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15. When you develop a canker sore
on your lip or inside the mouth,
it is easy to find over-the-counter
topical medications at local
drugstores.

16. These canker sore medications
are available in brand-name
or generic formats and you must
follow the manufacturer’s
directions to avoid any problems.

17. Some topical ointments are
designed for the lips while other
formulations are made to use
inside the mouth.

18. These medications may contain
corticosteroids or numbing agents
to heal your canker sores.

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20. There are good reasons to use pain
medications when you have
a canker sore, including being able to
consume food and beverages
without discomfort.

21. In addition, analgesics and
anti-inflammatory medications can
help to heal canker sores.

22. If you are in pain from a canker sore, then you are more likely
to irritate the ulcer with your tongue or fingers.

23. However, by eliminating most of the pain, you are not as
tempted to touch the sores, helping the ulcers to heal quickly.

24. You can take acetaminophen,
aspirin or other over-the-counter
pain medications, or you can use
analgesic mouth rinses or sprays
that are sold at a drugstore.

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26. Certain types of foods or beverages
can increase your chances
of developing canker sores along
with irritating the ulcers
that are already inside your mouth.

27. To help the sores heal faster,
avoid spicy or acidic foods and
beverages.

28. Changing to a bland diet
that contains softer foods
and cool beverages can help
your mouth and lips to heal faster.

29. The foods that may irritate a canker sore include:
Tomatoes – fresh or canned
Citrus fruit - oranges and lemons
Spices – cayenne pepper or oregano

30. If you have canker sores inside your
mouth during a dental office visit,
then inform your dentist because
they may want to reschedule your
examination, cleaning or treatment
for a later time.

31. To help canker sores heal faster, a
dentist can also prescribe
medication for your mouth ulcers.

32. If you are seeking professional dental advice, it's
time to call Shumway Dental Care.

33. Their Chandler dentists will ask you questions, examine
you, and determine exactly what needs to be done to
get you back to normal.

34. Call today for an appointment.
Visit http://www.mychandlerdentists.com/

35. SHUMWAY DENTAL CARE
3150 S Gilbert Rd Suite 1
Chandler,AZ 85286
(480) 659-7800
shumwaydentalcare@gmail.com