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I’ve had what I think is a canker sore for a week. It’s excruciating. I don’t know why I get these. I wasn’t able to eat last night. Can an emergency dentist help me?<\/p>\n

Melinda B. <\/p>\n

Dear Melinda,<\/p>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Because you get them all the time, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to see a doctor or dentist to find out why. Sometimes what we think are canker sores are actually a virus or cancer in disguise. That being said, I don’t think an emergency dental visit<\/a> is necessary. Though I will add it concerns me that you can’t eat at the moment. <\/p>\n

Have you tried any over-the-counter remedies? There are gels and pads you can put on them to try and numb them out. The pads are hard to keep on because of the moist nature of our mouths. You can also try some salt water rinses.<\/p>\n

Canker Sores tend to run themselves out in about 10-14 days, so it looks like your almost there. If it goes much beyond that a dentist visit is in order. <\/p>\n

If you get regular cleanings and check-ups from your dentist they should be screening you for oral cancers, so I wouldn’t be too concerned if they hadn’t mentioned anything. <\/p>\n

Avoiding Dental Emergencies<\/h2>\n

If you’re someone who avoids the dentist, you could be inadvertently shooting yourself in the foot. Our mouths are loaded with bacteria so doing what we can to keep them clean and healthy with preventative care could help stave off some of these sores. <\/p>\n

I do understand that many people have a phobia when it comes to going to the dentist<\/a>. If this is you, don’t feel bad. Many Americans share your feelings. There is a way to have anxiety-free appointments these days. <\/p>\n

Ask your dentist about sleep dentistry<\/a>. It will enable you to get the oral health care you need, while resting comfortably in a chair. Most people use the time for a nap. Though I will warn you you’ll feel groggy throughout the day and will need someone to drive you to and from your appointment.<\/p>\n

This blog is brought to you by Dr. Matt Roper<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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