One thing that has provided me with short term relief from severe mouth pain caused by Oral Lichen Planus is something my dermatologist refers to as “magic mouthwash.” This swish and spit mouthwash is a compounded product made to order by the pharmacy. The four medications it includes are Lidocaine, GNP antacid, Nystatin and Diphenhydram. It is called “Diphen-Lido-Maalox-Nyst Oral Suspension” and the directions are to swish and spit 2 teaspoonfuls four times a day. You keep it in the fridge so it is cold when you use it. I would swish for two minutes and then spit. I got a lot of temporary relief from this.

The other thing that helped a great deal was changing my toothbrush to the softest bristle I could find. I also use a kid’s toothpaste with floride. After much experimenting, I found Crest’s Sparkle Fun which has the floride I need and is very neutral in flavor and not minty. I found that if I brushed every time and very soon after eating, removing all contact with food from my mouth was very helpful in reducing new blisters and soothing old ones.

I hope you feel better soon!