Suggest Treatment For Sore Spot On Roof Of Mouth

Posted on Sun, 27 Jul 2014

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Sun, 27 Jul 2014 Answered on

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Question : I have a very sore spot on the roof of my mouth near my front teeth. I don't know if I burned it or what but I need to know if there is relief for it.

Answered by Dr. Krunal Karade (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Mouthwash , Benzocaine gel & Vitamin C.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.
If I were your treating doctor, I would advice you Antiseptic Mouth Wash thrice daily , Benzocaine gel for local pain relief & vitamin C to promote healing .
Discuss this with your treating doctor.
Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Krunal Karade (1 hour later)

My doctor is out of town until Aug. 11th. I assume "aniseptic" mouthwash is the same as Listerine? Is Benzocaine gel OTC?

Answered by Dr. Krunal Karade (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes you can use Listerine .

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for follow up query.
Yes you can use Listerine .
Benzocaine gel is OTC, use little to just cover sore spot.
Hope this information helpful to you .
Wish you good health.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari