How long can mouth ulcers last for?
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The commonest type of mouth ulcer is the so called 'apthous' ulcer, these are viral, recurrent and don't really have any useful treatment. Cold things like ice cream and cold drinks are soothing, eating hot, acidic of sharp foods can make them nip. Sometimes the teething gels like Bonjela are also helpful.
The average ulcer lasts about 10 days, however they can occur in crops and if you are unlucky just as one ulcer heals another forms, thus an outbreak can last more than 10 days. Sometimes steroid paste or suckable tablets are tried, they don't shorten the episodes and I am not even convinced they even reduce the symptoms that much.
They can last anywhere up to two weeks. Rinse your mouth with salt water three times a day and avoid spicy foods as they will aggravate the ulcer. ouch! :'(
dno but dey get on my nerves
Gargle with salt water.I find that kills them off. :)
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