P1Fanatic

Seem to get them quite regularly. Ones on the tongue arent too bad but the buggers on ur gums are particularly annoying.

Anyone got any tips for preventing and treating them, other than Bongela which numbs the pain for an hour or so and rinsing with salt water which doesnt do much at all?

Simon.

AnDy_PaNdY

Sounds like you're run down, try getting a bit more sleep if possible.

Nick n Jewels

Oooooo this is my deptartment...........

Mouth ulcers usually occur when you are run down try taking vitamins. Bonjela or anything like will merely numb the pain it won't cure the ulcer.

You might try Corlan Pellets, a very tiny tablet which will heal the ulcer, not sure how much they are these days.............but very effective. Should be able to get them from your local chemist but check with the pharmacist first if you are taking prescribed medication. Alternatively.......try a mouthwash, something like Corsodyl.

Disclaimer>>>>> this is purely for advice purposes

Jewels

[Edited by Nick n Jewels - 2/18/2003 8:42:08 AM]

Redkop

Try Medijel, I found it to be much better than Bonjela.

Nixs

They can also be caused by an allergy to certain foods. I used to get them quite a bit and finally worked out they were caused by banana's. Gave up banana's and haven't had one since (unless I fall off the banana wagon and eat banoffi pie!!)

ProperCharlie

I found that they were mainly caused by three day+ drinking binges. Cut down on the drink and they went away, until next time.

Tiggs

salt always works for me but you need LOTS of salt in the water.....keep adding it till the spoon stands up then away you go!

Goldfinger

Cut down on the cunil**gus - is reputedly known to be cause! ... Bonjela is pretty good as are rinstead pastelles

Phil

TopBanana

Zovirax is the one to go for

TurboKitty

Zovirax??????

Er, no.

Muppet.

Richard Work

Also, I believe too much sugar in your diet can cause mouth ulcers. It's teh hidden stuff you need to watch out for!

Popeye P1

Make sure you're misses washes her nether regions.

ChrisB

That's what I was thinking TK - Zovirax is for Cold Sores. Not sure it's recommended for internal use is it?

TurboKitty

Zovirax is definitely NOT recommended for internal use!

I_dont_giveafvk

a smelly/dirty minge will not cause mouth ulcers infact a smelly ones equls a healthy one so im told

too much sugar gives ulcers

jfrf

i get em all the time on my gums

bonjella is absolute rubbish
boots sell somthing else better
It has a purple, blue and white box (cant remeber what its called)
This stuf works well as it numbs the pain better and longer than bonjella and also cures it up much quicker
Highly recommended

I_dont_giveafvk

best way is to werk out whats is causing them in the first place and avoid doing again

LG John

I started a thread on this ages ago so do a search for 'Mouth Ulcers' and see if you can find it. There was quite a bit of advice in the thread if I recall. I hate the frigging things

I_dont_giveafvk

even brushing too hard with a toothbrush can cause them if you damige the gum or tong with the bristles

same could apply if rug munching on a shaven haven

Dracoro

Best advice - Go see your DOCTOR! Doc will know your medical history, some drugs mentioned may not be suitable for you.

HTH

I_dont_giveafvk

not wanting to alarm anyone but they can be a sine of someting seriously wrong

Doc is always bets bet if persistant and keep cuming back

Carlos The Jackel

I've had loads of ulcers. A few things have cut them down - stopped smoking (the biggest), eat more healthly (says eating a pot noodle), get enough sleep.

The stuff i've found best to get rod of them is Orabase. I use mouth wash then slap some on.

Toerag

Corsodyl mouthwash seems to work well for me, and I find the following tend to be the cause - too much sugar, esp. chocolate and geting dehydrated from going out on the **** (when you wake up with a mouth full of what feels like half-solidified copydex!)

blip

Neat salt! Get a load on the end of a damp finger and press it directly onto the ulcer. Hurts like f***, in fact you'll nearly black out, but gets rid of them v.fast.

SilverSmith

LOL at blip - I've tried that in the past - know what you mean about nearly blacking out

kamikaze

Bonjella is preety useless in my opinion. The numbing is poor and doesnt last very long
USe Adcortyl from boots.
Its a fiver and numbs really well for ages. It also really speed up healing.

I get loads of ulcer on my gums mainly when i bang them with my toobrush

P1Fanatic

My oral hygiene is pretty good. I clean my teeth with an electric toothbrush at least twice a day. I also floss and use mouthwash a couple of times a week. Dont have any fillings and never have any problems at the dentists.

I did knock my gum around the affected area with my toothbrush so that looks to be the cause this time.

From what Ive seen on various medical pages there is no one main cause of them. They arent contagious so I cant see how anyone can get them from oral sex - sounds like an urban myth.

If they do persist would I be better seeing a doctor or a dentist??

Simon.

P1Fanatic

Oh yeah - someone said take vitamins. Any idea what ones are best? I used to take multi-vitamins as a kid and didnt used to get ulcers.

Popeye P1

'a smelly/dirty minge will not cause mouth ulcers infact a smelly ones equls a healthy one so im told'

Who told you that?? LOL a smelly flange isn't good for one's health.

Dunk

iTrader: (1)

Take vit B12 & iron.