Comment on YSK that SLS, an ingredient added to most commercial toothpastes, causes canker sores
deft@ttrpg.network 11 months ago
I’d be curious how others feel but personally painfully brushing the sore causes it to heal the quickest in my experience.
Not joking
tyrefyre@sh.itjust.works 11 months ago
I notice they heal faster when brushing twice a day but absolutely do not brush the actual sore. I use listerine which absolutely burns like a cigarette being pushed directly into it. But after a minute or so it gets overloaded with pain I guess and stops hurting for a few hours.
deft@ttrpg.network 11 months ago
I’m telling you though brushing the sore works. Do it a single time, try it trust me no joke.
bundtpan@lemmy.world 11 months ago
I agree. Makes me want to cry but it works. The other thing I do trust hurts less is put powdered alum on it. Burns a little bit but definitely speeds up the healing process.