Other canker sore treatments

Treating existing canker sores

Medical science has come a long way in dealing with canker sores. We don't know exactly what causes them, but we can treat them. We can either cover them up, numb them, or burn them. What a choice. None of these will prevent canker sores from forming however. For that, go to our natural canker sore treatments and home remedies page.

Protective Ointments and Gels for Canker Sores

Bio-adhesive films - these products coat the canker sores with a numbing agent and a protective film.

Mouthwashes - some people use these to relieve the symptoms of canker sores.  Which ones should you use and which ones should you stay away from?

Corticosteroids - these are powerful, anti-inflammatory steroid hormones that are produced by the cortex of the adrenal gland and produced synthetically for medicinal purposes.

Aphthasol, a canker sore prescription medicine - Marketed as "The first and only FDA-approved prescription for the treatment of canker sores!"

Smoking - the disgusting habit with the odd side-benefit.