How Do You Get Rid Of Cold Sores On The Tongue?
Though often called a cold sore, the sore or lesion on your tongue is technically a canker sore. These sores can occur not just on your tongue, but also on your lips and the inside of your cheeks. When on your tongue, the sore can make it hard to swallow, talk or eat. Canker sores will often heal without treatment after two to three weeks, though afflicted individuals can take steps to expedite the healing process and get rid of the tongue sore faster. Smear an over-the-counter canker sore paste onto your tongue sore as soon as you notice it. The active ingredients in these pastes, such as triamcinolone acetonide and fluocinonide, will numb the pain and also help the lesion to heal. Ask your doctor to prescribe to you a dexamethasone or tetracycline mouth rinse. Dexamethasone reduces inflammation of the tongue, while tetracycline is an antibiotic that helps to kill the bacteria in the sore and help it to heal faster. Get an over-the-counter treatment application of Debacterol, a chemic