What causes canker sores, are they preventable, and what is the best treatment for them?

Question

Just curious... I've got a canker sore and it's bugging me!

Answer 1

Its caused by the herpes virus and its incurable.  

Answer 2

Canker sores are caused by malnutrition. Like not eating healthily or not getting enough sleep. They usually start out feeling like little cuts and then they get worse. You can prevent them by eating your fruits and veggies, sleeping enough, and having your vitamins. The best treatment is to buy something like Orajel or any cankersore medicine that you can put on the sore itself. You can also eat oranges/drink orange juice. The medicine will sting for a second but it's really something that covers the sore so it won't get further infected. Just don't like touch it or bite it cause then it's just gonna get worse.  

Answer 3

There isn't any cure.  My mother is an ARNP and she says the best thing is to just leave it alone and gargle with warm salt water.  It will heal in a few days.  

Answer 4

i usually get canker sores if i eat too many acidy foods like tomatos or oranges.. i just use ambasol to put on it to numb it.  or gurgle salt water. remember they get worse before they get better. so when they hurt really bad, that means they are about to go away.

Answer 5

Too much salt causes them. You should go to the store and get Orabase. I think it's over by the teeth stuff, but i don't remember. You can ask someone, but it works and makes it feel way better! Good Luck!

Answer 6

  Canker sores are , for the most part, are caused by a viral infection.  When  immunity is lowered by such things as stress, hormonal imbalance or nutritional deficiency ; the mouth is exposed to infection.

   I had a severe problem until I took a supplement  folic acid.  Vitamin B 12 may also help.

  Keep the area clear from bacteria and it should clear up.  Dab a solution of 1 part hydrogen peroxide with 1 part water on the area to help heal.

Answer 7

Stressful situations can egg canker sores on.  So make sure you keep your stress levels down.  When you get a canker sore avoid citrus and gargle with a salt water solution a few times a day.  In a pinch I usually put an asprin on there too.

Answer 8

i don't know what causes canker sores or if they are preventable, but i know that the best treatment for them is holding salt water in ur mouth for at least 30 seconds...it works every time!...good luck!  

Answer 9

I believe they are caused by not eating proper amounts of the different food groups like a lack in one or something but the easiest way to get rid of them and the least expensive is to swish saltwater in your mouth for like 30 seconds. It's gross but it works. Or if you cant stand the taste of salt water and don't want to go buy expensive medicine you can just leave them alone and they will go away by themselves in like 3-4 days.