Canker sores are “open sores in the mouth,” says ... Dr. Kopelman adds. Benzocaine gel: A gel containing benzocaine, like medicated Orajel, will decrease inflammation, help with pain, and ...

Topical steroids, such as clobetasol gel, and other prescription medications are used for larger ulcers or recurrent canker ...

It feels worse with every prodding poke. Another canker sore. What did you do to deserve this? Maybe nothing at all. “Most times, we don’t know why they come,” says Dr. Alessandro Villa ...