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Canker sores can be excruciatingly painful, in extreme cases rendering it difficult to even eat or drink (particularly saltier foods and beverages). Though a doctor or oral hygienist may be willing to see you about your canker sore, there is no precise medical cure, so if you would like to save a little time, money and patience, as opposed to sitting around in the patient waiting room, follow these tips and instructions to remedy your pain, using common sense and a few items you might have lying around the house.Though it is important to keep your mouth clean, certain types of toothpaste can just worsen your already uncomfortable condition. Errant brush strokes can also further aggravate the sore. This puts people with canker sores in quite the pickle. Actually, avoid pickles, or any other acidic snack, along with all spicy, salty, dairy based, oily and sweet items. Since you may have to take a temporary hiatus from fully brushing your teeth, antibacterial mouthwash plays an essential role in maintaining good oral health. Antibacterial mouthwash will also make your canker sores less painful and help to accelerate the healing process. If you simply detest Scope or Listerine, or don’t have access to a bottle, try using a saltwater solution in a similar manner. Expect some intense pain at first, soon replaced by lasting reprieve. For those who insist on maintaining a regular brushing regimen and are meticulously careful with their brush strokes, be sure to use toothpaste without sodium lauryl sulfate, a commonly used foaming agent believed to be conducive to canker sore development.If the pain reaches an unbearable threshold, consider a trip to your local convenience store, likely to carry a host of numbing gels and potions. Though these items may not directly aid your recovery, they will certainly make life inside your mouth more tolerable while waiting for the throbbing sore to subside.