What does a canker sore look like when it begins to heal?!


Question:

What does a canker sore look like when it begins to heal?

I have a one cm (at least) giant canker sore that seems to be getting worse. As a recent transplant patient, I'm a little concerned that it doesn't seem to be getting better (canker sore can be a common side effect of immunosuppression).

What does a canker sore look like when it begins to heal? How do you know you've crossed the threshold of when it will start getting better?

thanks!!

Additional Details

2 weeks ago
Update: 3 days later.

So I think it finally has made a turn for the better at about day 11. The edges grew in slightly (less white area), the white area turned more yellow, and it got flatter as one poster mentioned. It still hurts like a swear word, but hopefully it'll end soon.

On a side note, orajel mouth sore tablets (they stick to the sore and have benzocaine) are AMAZING. They last at least six hours, even with drinking, etc. Worth a shot if you are in pain.

Thanks everyone!


Answers:

The general rule is that everthing in the oral cavity (under normal circumstances) takes 10 days to heal. RInse with warm salt water many times throughout the day (that will dry the sore and healing will be promoted). If it does not go away after TWO WEEKS, or at least hasn't gotten small enough that is looks like it is healing, see your dentist.




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