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How Can A Sore In The Mouth Be Treated?

Hi, I have a sore in my mouth for about a month. I went to a dermatologist about 3 months ago for cracking and sores on edge of my lips on both sides. He said it was a virus and prescribed a cream. Those are better but now I have this sore in my mouth . Should I go to a dentist or my Gp? Thank you for your time. June Ladas
posted on Wed, 21 Mar 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

As per your query, you have symptoms of soreness in mouth which could be due to mouth ulcer, minor injury to soft tissue mucosa, acidic food, poor oral hygiene, and could be due to recurrent aphthous ulcer.

Need not to worry. I would suggest you to avoid spicy food and acidic drink. Do warm saline rinses. Apply orabase gel on blisters. You should drink plenty of fluids. Use antiseptic mouthwash like chlorhexidine.

Usually, they resolve by themselves in few days. If the condition do not resolve in a week then consult dentist for proper examination and to rule out other conditions like canker sore. Doctor may prescribe oral antibiotics and numbing gel.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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How Can A Sore In The Mouth Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per your query, you have symptoms of soreness in mouth which could be due to mouth ulcer, minor injury to soft tissue mucosa, acidic food, poor oral hygiene, and could be due to recurrent aphthous ulcer. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to avoid spicy food and acidic drink. Do warm saline rinses. Apply orabase gel on blisters. You should drink plenty of fluids. Use antiseptic mouthwash like chlorhexidine. Usually, they resolve by themselves in few days. If the condition do not resolve in a week then consult dentist for proper examination and to rule out other conditions like canker sore. Doctor may prescribe oral antibiotics and numbing gel. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Harry Maheshwari