Question:
My dentist has related that the best treatment for canker sores is
silver nitrate. Has anyone tried this and can relay some details?
Answer:
My dad has used silver nitrate sticks on my canker sores in
the past when they have gotten really bad. The stick burns out the
sore and then it takes just a few days to heal. However while it is
being applied it hurts like hell! I haven't gotten any bad ones
lately so I have not had to use the silver nitrate in a while.
My dentist told me that canker sores will take 10 days to go
away and there is nothing that you can do about them. I have used
Zilactin, which contains tannic acid, with good results. It forms a
film over the sore so that you can eat citric fruits without
irritation. I also think that it shortens the duration of the sore.
