Suggest treatment for canker sore
Patient: I had braces brackets put up a week ago, and developed a canker sore the next day. however, i woke up today with my top left lip swelling, where the canker sore is. the swelling also seems to be spread to my cheek. i m a 25 year old female having her period now. could this be an allergic reaction? Doctor: Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.According to your explanation, it looks like you have two different issues, one is aphthous stomatitis and another condition is cellulitis secondary to tooth infection.Consult a oral physician and get it evaluated.for, tooth infection, If i am your treating doctor, i would have prescribed a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin 500mg and metronidazole 400mg tid for 5 days (if you are not allergic). Then i would have suggested to go for RCT or extraction.If it is aphthous ulcer  you can take topical anesthetic and analgesics like 2%lignocaine and choline salicylate gel (anabel gel) apply 3-4 times daily before food and topical steroid like triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% 4-5times daily after food.I hope my answer will help you, take care.