Teeth, own or false, dentist costs, extractions etc.

Hello ! i have suffered with canker sores my whole life? according to my family, they were handed down from my mom! virus , my sister does not get them nore my twin brother, we are not identical. I have tried 500 remedies and barley get relief, cold sores and canker are two different entities,(do Read), if anyone has suggestions, help, the pain is horrible until they start going away. Gum x, campo phenique, are the help solutions, also tea tree oil, has helped with pain !!!

Hi Sunny, I’m in full agreement with you, Canker sores are awful! It’s still a medical mystery as to their cause. And you’re right, they can tend to run in families. Unlike cold sores, which are associated with the herpes virus, Canker sores (or Aphthousand Ulcers) don’t have a connection to that virus. However, having had a virus such as the flu can bring on a flair.

Unfortunately, some people are more prone to canker sores and little things can trigger an outbreak like whitening toothpastes, or any toothpaste and mouth rinses containing sodium lauryl sulfate or alcohol. They can be very irritating. I’ve had to switch to Burt’s Bees Children’s toothpaste and can’t tolerate anything with mint!

Do you know if you have any food sensitivities? Certain foods like chocolate, coffee, strawberries, eggs, nuts, cheese, and spicy or acidic foods can cause a breakout. Being low on vitamin B-12, zinc, folate (folic acid) or iron can be a factor too.
Your body could also have an immune response to certain bacteria in your mouth such as Helicobacter pylori, the same bacteria that cause peptic ulcers. Or hormonal shifts during menstruation and emotional stress are other triggers. Those are just a few…so you can see how difficult it can be to nail down a specific cause.
I know you’ve tried a zillion remedies to no avail. One more to toss in…have you tried Pulling (swishing in the mouth) with extra virgin, cold pressed coconut oil for 20 minutes? (Then spit it out in a tissue and toss in the waste basket. The oil will clog a sink). That’s really calmed my mouth irritations. It might be worth a try.

One other thing that might be of value in finding the trigger is to keep a little journal and note the times when you develop a new sore and anything you may have eaten or experienced before it happened to see if it’s food related, stress, hormones…
Have you ever spoken with your primary care provider about the repeated sores? Have you had any blood work done to check for vitamin deficiencies, hormone imbalances, H pylori bacteria, etc?

Thank you for reply< yes i have spoke to pcp, he really didnt give me anything i wanted to hear, that i have not known already, I just keep doing my research, and hopes to find better remedies. As for the oil and coconut, i have not tried that one yet, i'll give it a whirl ! you seem to have done your homework, much appreciated ! yes had blood work, the next thing on my list is to do allergy testings, i could have food allergies, which can contribute !!! Thank you Lori for insights !!,
sunny

@lacy2 I’m so happy you found Mayo Connect as well and enjoying the benefits of this caring community. We’re all here to help each other.
The title of your posting caught my attention today. I’m now retired, but I was a certified dental assistant for over 32 years. I’m sorry you weren’t given much information or any advice after your extraction.
Let me assure you, we all heal at different rates. The first few days following an extraction, you have to be cautious to keep the area clean but do NOT rinse vigorously with water. It’s important that the blood clot in the bottom of the socket isn’t dislodged. You may see a little blood tinged saliva for a day or so. That’s normal! But it shouldn’t be openly bleeding.

It’s ok if some food particles get caught. The socket will heal from the bottom up so the food isn’t permanently caught. After a week or so, it’s ok to rinse a little more vigorously.
In the meantime, a suggestion is to take 1/2 teaspoon of salt in 1 cup of warm water. Take a sip, then gently tip your head from side to side, letting the water swish back and forth over the area and in your mouth. Then spit it out. Just no vigorous cleansing!
It can take months for the bone to fill in as the extraction site heals. So even though the socket area has filled in with skin/tissue, you could still feel an indentation until the bone fills that gap. It may never feel 100% even but eventually will feel smooth to the tongue.

I hope this helps allay your fears. Why were the teeth extracted? Anything else I can help you with?
Wishing you a lovely day, Lori.

Hi Sunny, I’m in full agreement with you, Canker sores are awful! It’s still a medical mystery as to their cause. And you’re right, they can tend to run in families. Unlike cold sores, which are associated with the herpes virus, Canker sores (or Aphthousand Ulcers) don’t have a connection to that virus. However, having had a virus such as the flu can bring on a flair.

Unfortunately, some people are more prone to canker sores and little things can trigger an outbreak like whitening toothpastes, or any toothpaste and mouth rinses containing sodium lauryl sulfate or alcohol. They can be very irritating. I’ve had to switch to Burt’s Bees Children’s toothpaste and can’t tolerate anything with mint!

Do you know if you have any food sensitivities? Certain foods like chocolate, coffee, strawberries, eggs, nuts, cheese, and spicy or acidic foods can cause a breakout. Being low on vitamin B-12, zinc, folate (folic acid) or iron can be a factor too.
Your body could also have an immune response to certain bacteria in your mouth such as Helicobacter pylori, the same bacteria that cause peptic ulcers. Or hormonal shifts during menstruation and emotional stress are other triggers. Those are just a few…so you can see how difficult it can be to nail down a specific cause.
I know you’ve tried a zillion remedies to no avail. One more to toss in…have you tried Pulling (swishing in the mouth) with extra virgin, cold pressed coconut oil for 20 minutes? (Then spit it out in a tissue and toss in the waste basket. The oil will clog a sink). That’s really calmed my mouth irritations. It might be worth a try.

One other thing that might be of value in finding the trigger is to keep a little journal and note the times when you develop a new sore and anything you may have eaten or experienced before it happened to see if it’s food related, stress, hormones…
Have you ever spoken with your primary care provider about the repeated sores? Have you had any blood work done to check for vitamin deficiencies, hormone imbalances, H pylori bacteria, etc?

I am 67 and have dentures on top. I have severe bone loss and tried to get implants for 2 years but all but two failed. I went through several abscesses and an infection in my jaw and another to my eye all from implants. I don’t want to scare anyone from getting implants. I have several friends that have had great success with them. But they did not work for me so I had no choice but to wear dentures.
I’m interested in others experience with them. I am having a difficult time adjusting to them. How long do you have to wear them before getting used to them? Also, about eating. I find it nearly impossible to eat with them. Any tips? I’ve had them adjusted several times. I have two implants that snap them in place so I don’t have to use denture creams.
Any help from others would be greatly appreciated. I’ve only heard horror stories but feel there must be people that adjusted to them. My grandmother wore them for years and I never heard her complain.
Thanks in advance!