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How Can A Sore On The Gums Be Treated?

Posted on Mon, 19 Dec 2016

Question: what is this sore on my gums? it is kinda sore, and hurts if I accidentally bite it or touch it..

Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (48 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Seems like a Canker sore..

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
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As per the image attached it seems like a Canker sore or an Apthous ulcer..

Please mention for how many days is it present and have you tried any remedies for it..
Please revert back so that I can guide you towards treatment accordingly...

Hope this helps..

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar

Follow up: Dr. Honey Arora (30 minutes later)

i have not tried anything to get rid of it. it has been there for about 3 days

Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Detailed below..

Detailed Answer:
Hi..

It seems to be Canker sore only and you should apply chlorhexidine containing gel and numbing gel containing Lignocaine or choline salicylate over it..

Do cool compresses over it..

Take Vitamin B complex supplements for a week...

Avoid spicy foods...

Hope this helps..

Regards..

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar