
How Can A Sore On The Gums Be Treated?

Question: what is this sore on my gums? it is kinda sore, and hurts if I accidentally bite it or touch it..
Brief Answer:
Seems like a Canker sore..
Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..
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
Seems like a Canker sore..
Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..
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


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

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