my unhappy mouth..continued

[�mermaid�]

i think i have found the reason for my sore gums- i've come up with a bout of mouth ulcers =( i have about 4 and one is on the bit of skin which connects your bottom lip and gums which i think is why i think it is so excruciatingly painful! Every time i move the lower part of my mouth it kills =(

anyone got any pain relief tips that aren't salt (that just hurts!) or bonjela (doesn't do a thing!)?

Thanks! x

p.s. please don't just refer me to the mouth ulcers post!

[Darrenlass77]

Pop half a soluble aspirin onto the mouth ulcer a little while before you need to eat, it should numb it so you can have some food at least !

[MrXLA]

Hi mermaid DO NOT put an ASPIRIN in your mouth, it will cause a chemical burn and has no topical effect of benefit.
Darrenlass77 you are an IDIOT!
I'd recommed a chlorhexidine containing mouthwash e.g. Corsodyl and a benzydamine mouthwash or spray for the ulcers topically.
If they don't heal within a week seek medical/dental advice.
Hope this helps

[Darrenlass77]

Hi MrXLA - this is news to me and I'm not normally an idiot, honest :)

I was actually given this information by my own GP a few years ago when I was suffering from lots of mouth ulcers. It certainly did "numb" the ulcer and enabled me to eat. I'll check with him again when I see him next and find out if his advice has now changed, following what you've said. If you are right, then I apologise to Mermaid.

[MrXLA]

I can assure you in no uncertain terms that I am correct. I have witnessed all too many times the results of placing an aspirin intra-orally for relief. The mucosa is broken down by aspirin and this delays healing. You shouldn't be able to find any health care professional advising the use of aspirin in this manner, if you can THEY ARE NEGLIGENT!!
In the case of a suspected myocardial infarction (heart attack) sublingual crushed aspirin (under the tongue) has some potential benefit for the prevention of thromboembolism.