Child having Canker sores in mouth, not able to brush teeth, had cavities filled. Advice?
Patient: My 4 year old daughter developed 2 cancor sores in her mouth. I gave her OTC meds to try to lesson the pain. Knowing it takes a few days to heal, she still complains it hurts and will not let us brush her teeth on the side the sores are AT ALL! Though we understand these sores are very painful, we are concerned that her teeth are not clean in that area and that it could cause other more severe issues. This has gone on for about a week now. Called her pediatric dentist and they suggested a cancor rinse but we can t get her to use it. They said that s about all we can do. We are ready to call her pediatrician to have her mouth looked at. She just had 4 cavities filled so she is proned to them. Doctor: Hello,   Thanks for your query.  I read your problem,first of all i would like to inform you that apthous ulcer take a time period of 10-12 days to heal completely,so nothing to get worried and continue a proper treatment with patience. The treatment options for apthous ulcer are- 1. Vitamin B complex. 2.Topical application of gels like-mucopain,dologel,quqdragel,hexagel etc..... 3.Maintain oral hygiene.etc........  As you said that she if having 4 filled teeth at this age,it is not a good sign,you must be more careful. Please follow following- 1. Maintain oral hygiene. 2.brush twice daily. 3.Regular dental visits after every 6 months. 4.Topical fluoride  application 5.Pit & fissure sealants,if needed. 6.Use of fluoride containing tooth paste.etc........   nothing to get worried.  Take Care.  Dr.Gunjan Gupta