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Laser Treatment of Canker Sore

How do we treat canker sores (Apthous Ulcer)?

Treatment is pallative,  for comfort only.  These lesions will disappear completely in 7 – 10 days with or without treatment.  The problem is these ulcerated lesions can be quite painful!

For a Small Lesion

  • OTC topical anesthetic,  (contains benzocaine, e.g. Orabase with benzocaine)
  • A prescribed topical corticosteroid ointment

For a Larger and More Painful Lesion

  • In office treatment
  • Debacterol – applied by your dentist and it basically cauterizes the lesion
  • Low-level laser treatment.  This is my preferred method and usually provides immediate pain relief

Cold Sore Treatment, Part III