( Canker sores = Recurrent
Aphthous Stomatitis = RAS = aphthous ulcers = oral
ulcers = mouth ulcers )
Many canker sore sufferers have expressed frustration over
their doctor's or dentist's lack of knowledge concerning
canker sores. Dentist's doctor's have often been quotes as
saying "There is simply nothing you can do. Just wait four to
five days and your canker sores will heal."
Well there are things your dentist can do to help you get
relief from canker sore pain. Below we provide information and
resources for you to share with your dentist or doctor.
Treatments that Dentists or Doctors Should Know About
Aphthasol (amlexanox oral paste, 5%): The Block Drug company
has recently introduced Aphthasol
(amlexanox oral paste, 5%) , a prescription paste for the
treatment of canker sores. Dentists and doctors can obtain more
information about Aphthasol by visiting the Block Drug website
at www.blockdrug.com.
Corticosteroids: Corticosteroids act by treating the
inflammation associated with canker sores (mouth ulcers) .
These corticosteroids often come in gel or cream form and are
usually applied three to four times a day. A significant number
of patients benefit from using corticosteroid gels / creams.
Ask your dentist or doctor for either of the following
prescriptions:
- .05% Lidex (Fluocinonide) gel.
- Triamcinolone acetonide, commonly known as Kenalog in
orabase.
Chlorhexidine Gluconate Mouthwash: In particular, studies
have shown that medicated mouthwashes containing chlorhexidine
gluconate (Peridex) are especially effective in helping canker
sore sufferers. A study by Drs. Hunter and Addy revealed that
chlorhexidine gluconate mouthwash used three times a day
reduced the total number of ulcer days experienced by patients
by approximately 20 percent.
Mouthwashes containing chlorhexidine gluconate, however,
should only be used in patients who normally experience
moderate to severe cases of canker sores as this mouthwash can
stain teeth.
Canker Sore Literature for Your Dentist or Doctor
Rees, Terry, and William Binne, RECURRENT APHTHOUS
STOMATITIS, Dermatology Clinics 1996; 14(2), pgs. 243-256
Woo, Sook-Bin and Stephen Sonis RECURRENT APHTHOUS ULCERS: A
REVIEW OF DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT, JADA 1996; vol 127, pgs.
1202-1213
Porter, S.R. and C. Scully RECURRENT APHTHOUS STOMATITIS,
Crit Rev Oral Biol Med. 1998; 9(3) pgs306-321
R.S. Rogers RECURRENT APHTHOUS STOMATITIS: CLINICAL
CHARACTERISTICS AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMIC DISORDERS, Seminars in
Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery. 1997; 16(4) pgs 278-283
L. MacPhail TOPICAL AND SYSTEMIC THERAPY FOR RECURRENT
APHTHOUS STOMATITIS, Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery
1997; 16(4) pgs 301-307
Chahine, L., Nancy, S. and C. Wagoner THE EFFECT OF SODIUM
LAURYL SULFATE ON RECURRENT APHTHOUS ULCERS: A CLINICAL STUDY,
Compendium 1997; 18(12) pgs 1238-1240
Edres, M.A., Scully, C., and M. Gelbier USE OF PROPROETARY
AGENTS TO RELIEVE RECURRENT APHTHOUS STOMATITIS, British Dental
Journal 1997; 182(4) pgs 144-146
Peterson, M.J. and R.A. Baughman RECURRENT APHTHOUS
STOMATITIS: PRIMARY CASE MANAGEMENT, Nurse Practitioner 1996;
21(5) pgs 36-40, 42, 47
Disclaimer: The information contained within is for
educational purposes only. It is not meant to
serve as delivery of medical care. Those persons
with specific medical questions should consult
their dentist, doctor, or other medical care
provider.
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