Treatment Mouth Ulcers

This section is about what over the counter treatments are available (not all treatments may be available in that country) and how they help.

Please check all ingredients to check if not allergic or sensitive to its contents.
With all lozenges/pastilles check one is not intolerant to any sugar particularly diabetics or have a problem with carbohydrate ingestion.
Be aware of using them in young children as they may choke on product

To reduce inflammation, red, hot and swelling and kill any bacteria, reduce the pain and discomfort by providing a protective layer on top of the ulcer.

Treatments are available in tablets, soluble tablets, pastilles and gels, liquids and mouth washes.

These have numbing agents e.g. Lidocaine/Benzocaine and help to reduce pain and discomfort caused by the mouth ulcer(s) and also they are very good to help with denture irritation and are available in sprays, mouthwash and pastilles and liquids.
Avoid spilling such products on polished surfaces and fabrics.
Numbing sprays are not suitable for children or elderly and should not be used longer than 5 days.
Numbing agents are not suitable for person who have breathing conditions including those with heart conditions, methemoglobinemia – (red blood cell disorder condition where one skin can turn blue, confusion, drowsiness, headaches, jerky movements nausea and vomiting , rapid breathing and increased heart rate) – (medication list for methemoglobinemia) discuss with your pharmacist first.
Lozenges are not always suitable for young children as they may choke.

These help to stop bacterial and keep the mouth clean, allowing the body to heal the ulcer.
Chlorhexidine products should be used ideally an hour apart from fluoride toothpaste.
Lozenges are not always suitable for young children as they may choke.
Some mouthwashes contain alcohol so be careful not to swallow particular people with alcoholism, epilepsy and young children.

Mouthwashes have antiseptic/antibacterial activity used to decrease plaque, tartar and decrease chance of gum disease, bleeding and cavities.
They also help with sensitive teeth and come in refreshing flavours to promote good fresh breath.
It should be used at different times of the day to brushing your teeth for extra protection.
If fluoride is in products these help to strengthen teeth and reduce tooth decay.
Some mouthwashes contain alcohol and should be used in caution to young children, patients with epilepsy and alcoholism

These products help to irritate the area allowing more blood flow and aid in healing.
Be careful when using this product because it can damage clothing.

These products have anti-inflammatory properties and aid healing.
They should only be used over ages 16 years and older.
Some products can cause denture irritation to help with this apply the salicylate product and leave at least 30 mins before reinsertion of the dentures , do not apply gels and solutions directly to the dentures.

These help to reduce inflammation (hot and red, and swelling) and aid in healing.
Only use this product if your doctor or dentist has told you to or if you have a condition called recurrent aphthous ulceration.

Multivitamins are not intended to prevent long term conditions, reduce infection and is not proven (or data is weak) to help with cancer.

These are essential nutrients that the body requires in small amounts to function properly.