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  • 24/07/2021 at 6:07 am #24136
    Dr Neha N. Lalwani

    What is Canker Sore?? 

    📃 A small, shallow sore inside the mouth or at the base of the gums.
    Unlike a cold sore, a canker sore doesn’t occur on the lips and isn’t contagious.

    also called Apthous Ulcer 

    Treatment

    Most canker sores clear on their own in one to two weeks. Treatments, if required, include mouth rinses, pastes and medication.

    Medications

    📃Local Anesthetic- Blocks the pain

    📃Steroid – Stimulates Hormone effect,to reduce tissue inflammation

    <span style=”text-align: right;”>📃Anti -Inflammatory</span>

     

            

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