Hello!

I accidentally bump my gum occasionally with my toothbrush and find that when I do I end up with a massive ulcer the next day.
Anyone else get this?
And do you have any quick fixes to help it heal? I’m in a world of pain and forgot to buy kenalog at the chemist.


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  • Try changing your toothpaste – this made a huge difference for me.


  • It sounds silly, but soft Icing sugar is my go to. I just put some in a cup or small container and dab on the ulcer several times thru the day. 1 it tastes good 2 it puts a slight coating over it so there’s less stinging and pain. 3 it just works


  • Hubby swears by kenalog but does do salt water if in a bind


  • A little bit outside the square but have you had blood tests for autoimmune diseases? Mouth Ulcers can be a sign of Coeliac disease and so if you are getting them regularly it could be worth exploring


  • Saltwater gargle and barrocca (for the vitamin b).


  • Mouth wash for me.


  • I’m a big believer is the old salt water method… it really does work and is as cheap as chips!


  • The good old fashioned Bonjela could be helpful


  • echo the salt water gargle to get them to go, but for instant relief I use ulcer pastilles ( I used Rinstead but there are lots out there). Put it over the ulcer and let it dissolve. Tastes okay too, like a red wine gum.


  • I gargle with some salt dissolved in water.


  • Gargling with salt water twice a day really helps.


  • Gaggling salty warm water eases mine .


  • Ive been getting them lately too. But i never used to get them when i used mouthwash


  • Warm water and salt 3 times a day just gargle


  • Sounds silly buy use Vegemite…or dab soft icing sugar on it repeatedly during the day.


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