Mouth Sores

In addition to all of the above, ask your doctor about a broad spectrum probiotic. Depending on the type of cancer and medication you are taking, these can be either very helpful or not advisable if they interfere with the treatment protocol. The treatment goal of mucositis is to relieve the discomfort and prevent infection.

First, make sure you inform your physician, because it might indicate an infection. For example, white spots in the mouth might indicate an infection.

Basic therapy and prevention of infection includes good oral hygiene, daily brushing with a soft toothbrush, and rinsing the mouth every couple of hours with a water and salt/baking soda solution. A home remedy mouthwash is to mix 3/4 teaspoon baking soda in a 16-oz container of water (use of mouthwashes containing alcohol may be painful). Regularly lubricating your lips and corners of your mouth with an unflavored lip balm (not petroleum jelly or Vaseline) may help.

Over the counter treatments for pain relief include acetaminophen liquid, Orajel, and Zilactin-B.

Over the counter treatments to encourage healing include Orabase and Ulcerase.

A 1/2 to 1 ounce antacid liquid may be taken every 3-4 hours as needed to decrease burning sensation.

Prior to chemotherapy, you may try to suck on ice chips or popsicles for 30 minutes, which may reduce the severity of mouth sores.

Medications may be prescribed to help with the discomfort, such as Lidocaine Viscous and other analgesics.

It might be difficult to eat, make sure to get the proper nutrition by eating soft foods.

Different treatments for relieving pain from mouth sores include:
Over the counter agents include:
- Throat lozenges and throat sprays such as Cepacol and Sucrets (dyclonine)
- Swishing and gargling preparations include Biotene mouthwash (which has enzyme protection with moisturizers), Chloraseptic mouthwash, Chamomile tea
- A dental gel, such as Oral Balance which contains enzymes and moisturizers
- Adhesive paste Orabase B contains the topical anesthetic (benzocaine)
- Over the counter anesthetics, such as Xylocaine, Anbesol or Orajel (contains benzocaine)
- Ulcerease rinse
- Benadryl elixir without alcohol
- Swishing Mylanta or Maalox in the mouth may relieve discomfort
- Over the counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen and actaminophen

Make sure to keep your physician informed of any product you use.

Prescription products include:
- Gelclair is an oral gel designed to coat and soothe mouth sores by forming a protective barrier in the mouth.
- Peridex mouth wash
- Mugard (Mucoadhesive Oral wound rinse)
- Or your physician might prescribe a combination triple medication mouth wash with varying medications. An example might be a GI Cocktail: 1 tbsp (15mL) Cherry Maalox (acid reducer) + 1 tsp. (5mL) + Nystatin (antifungal) + 1/2 tsp. (2mL) xylocaine viscous (analgesic). Mix ingredients thoroughly. Swish and gargle for one minute, and then swallow immediately before each meal. Different treatments for relieving pain from mouth sores include:
Over the counter agents include:
- Throat lozenges and throat sprays such as Cepacol and Sucrets (dyclonine)
- Swishing and gargling preparations include Biotene mouthwash (which has enzyme protection with moisturizers), Chloraseptic mouthwash, Chamomile tea
- A dental gel, such as Oral Balance which contains enzymes and moisturizers
- Adhesive paste Orabase B contains the topical anesthetic (benzocaine)
- Over the counter anesthetics, such as Xylocaine, Anbesol or Orajel (contains benzocaine)
- Ulcerease rinse
- Benadryl elixir without alcohol
- Swishing Mylanta or Maalox in the mouth may relieve discomfort
- Over the counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen and actaminophen

Make sure to keep your physician informed of any product you use.

Prescription products include:
- Gelclair is an oral gel designed to coat and soothe mouth sores by forming a protective barrier in the mouth.
- Peridex mouth wash
- Mugard (Mucoadhesive Oral wound rinse)
- Or your physician might prescribe a combination triple medication mouth wash with varying medications. An example might be a GI Cocktail: 1 tbsp (15mL) Cherry Maalox (acid reducer) + 1 tsp. (5mL) + Nystatin (antifungal) + 1/2 tsp. (2mL) xylocaine viscous (analgesic). Mix ingredients thoroughly. Swish and gargle for one minute, and then swallow immediately before each meal.

To help prevent or minimize mucositis from chemotherapy here are some suggestions:
-chew or suck on ice chips or popsicles before and during chemotherapy
-Maintain safe oral hygiene using a soft-bristle toothbrush with a non-abrasive toothpaste after meals and at bedtime
-Keep lips moistened with vaseline free moisturizers
-Stay hydrated
-Maintain a good nutritional diet
-It is important to avoid mouth washes with alcohol and limit the use of dental floss
-Swishing and spitting with home remedies such as Normal saline (1 tsp of salt to 32 oz.of water) or Salt and Soda (one-half tsp of salt and 2 tbsp of sodium bicarbonate in 32 oz. of warm water)
-Caphosol mouth rinse (Artificial Saliva)
-MuGard mouth rinse
-Prevention Oncology Mouth Rinse
-Over the counter ranitidine or omeprazole reduces stomach acid stopping epigastric discomfort that might irritate the mouth sores.
-Prescription mouthwashes include Peridex® or Periogard®
To help prevent or minimize mucositis from chemotherapy here are some suggestions:
-chew or suck on ice chips or popsicles before and during chemotherapy
-Maintain safe oral hygiene using a soft-bristle toothbrush with a non-abrasive toothpaste after meals and at bedtime
-Keep lips moistened with vaseline free moisturizers
-Stay hydrated
-Maintain a good nutritional diet
-It is important to avoid mouth washes with alcohol and limit the use of dental floss
-Swishing and spitting with home remedies such as Normal saline (1 tsp of salt to 32 oz.of water) or Salt and Soda (one-half tsp of salt and 2 tbsp of sodium bicarbonate in 32 oz. of warm water)
-Caphosol mouth rinse (Artificial Saliva)
-MuGard mouth rinse
-Prevention Oncology Mouth Rinse
-Over the counter ranitidine or omeprazole reduces stomach acid stopping epigastric discomfort that might irritate the mouth sores.
-Prescription mouthwashes include Peridex® or Periogard®

Presciption mouthwashes available to help prevent and alleviate mouth sores (mucositis ) include Peridex, Periogard, and MuGard.

Peridex and Periogard contain Chlorhexidine gluconate which is an antiseptic that decreases the bacteria in the mouth. These products help to fight gum infection and reduce the inflammation associated with mouth sores.

MuGard is a prescription mouthwash to help prevent and protect against mouth sores (mucositis). It is applied before and during chemotherapy and radiation treatments. MuGard coats the mouth resulting in a numbing sensation. Presciption mouthwashes available to help prevent and alleviate mouth sores (mucositis ) include Peridex, Periogard, and MuGard.

Peridex and Periogard contain Chlorhexidine gluconate which is an antiseptic that decreases the bacteria in the mouth. These products help to fight gum infection and reduce the inflammation associated with mouth sores.

MuGard is a prescription mouthwash to help prevent and protect against mouth sores (mucositis). It is applied before and during chemotherapy and radiation treatments. MuGard coats the mouth resulting in a numbing sensation.

Mouthwashes that may be used contain salt or baking soda.

Two home remedy mouth washes are:
- add a 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of salt or baking soda in 8 ounces of water.
- equal parts of hydrogen peroxide and water (do not use longer than 2 days)

Listerine has an antibacterial product called "Zero Listerine" which contains no alcohol.

Mouthwashes containing alcohol and lemon glycerin swabs should be avoided because the alcohol will cause burning sensations in the sores. Mouthwashes that may be used contain salt or baking soda.

Two home remedy mouth washes are:
- add a 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of salt or baking soda in 8 ounces of water.
- equal parts of hydrogen peroxide and water (do not use longer than 2 days)

Listerine has an antibacterial product called "Zero Listerine" which contains no alcohol.

Mouthwashes containing alcohol and lemon glycerin swabs should be avoided because the alcohol will cause burning sensations in the sores.

The treatment goal of mucositis is to relieve the discomfort and prevent infection.

First, make sure you inform your physician, because it might indicate an infection. For example, white spots in the mouth might indicate an infection.

Basic therapy and prevention of infection includes good oral hygiene, daily brushing with a soft toothbrush, and rinsing the mouth every couple of hours with a water and salt/baking soda solution. A home remedy mouthwash is to mix 3/4 teaspoon baking soda in a 16-oz container of water (use of mouthwashes containing alcohol may be painful). Regularly lubricating your lips and corners of your mouth with an unflavored lip balm (not petroleum jelly or Vaseline) may help.

Over the counter treatments for pain relief include acetaminophen liquid, Orajel, and Zilactin-B.

Over the counter treatments to encourage healing include Orabase and Ulcerase.

A 1/2 to 1 ounce antacid liquid may be taken every 3-4 hours as needed to decrease burning sensation.

Prior to chemotherapy, you may try to suck on ice chips or popsicles for 30 minutes, which may reduce the severity of mouth sores. The treatment goal of mucositis is to relieve the discomfort and prevent infection.

First, make sure you inform your physician, because it might indicate an infection. For example, white spots in the mouth might indicate an infection.

Basic therapy and prevention of infection includes good oral hygiene, daily brushing with a soft toothbrush, and rinsing the mouth every couple of hours with a water and salt/baking soda solution. A home remedy mouthwash is to mix 3/4 teaspoon baking soda in a 16-oz container of water (use of mouthwashes containing alcohol may be painful). Regularly lubricating your lips and corners of your mouth with an unflavored lip balm (not petroleum jelly or Vaseline) may help.

Over the counter treatments for pain relief include acetaminophen liquid, Orajel, and Zilactin-B.

Over the counter treatments to encourage healing include Orabase and Ulcerase.

A 1/2 to 1 ounce antacid liquid may be taken every 3-4 hours as needed to decrease burning sensation.

Prior to chemotherapy, you may try to suck on ice chips or popsicles for 30 minutes, which may reduce the severity of mouth sores.

Mucositis from chemotherapy usually lasts a few of days, but could last longer. Mucositis may occur at every chemotherapy treatment. Mucositis from chemotherapy usually lasts a few of days, but could last longer. Mucositis may occur at every chemotherapy treatment.

When you experience oral sores, it may be difficult and uncomfortable to eat. It is important that your diet includes the necessary proteins, calories, and vitamins.

Make sure to eat high protein and high calorie foods. Some soft and/or semi-liquid examples that might be easier to eat are scrambled eggs, puddings, blenderized or pureed foods, or baby foods.

Liquid supplements (i.e Carnation Instant Breakfast, Ensure, Boost, etc.) are also a good option.

Try to avoid:
- Hot, spicy, cold, crunchy, rough, or acidic foods
- Alcoholic beverages and tobacco products.
- Medications containing alcohol When you experience oral sores, it may be difficult and uncomfortable to eat. It is important that your diet includes the necessary proteins, calories, and vitamins.

Make sure to eat high protein and high calorie foods. Some soft and/or semi-liquid examples that might be easier to eat are scrambled eggs, puddings, blenderized or pureed foods, or baby foods.

Liquid supplements (i.e Carnation Instant Breakfast, Ensure, Boost, etc.) are also a good option.

Try to avoid:
- Hot, spicy, cold, crunchy, rough, or acidic foods
- Alcoholic beverages and tobacco products.
- Medications containing alcohol

Oral mucositis is inflammation and ulceration in the mouth. Oral mucositis is a common side effect of cancer treatments and radio therapy. Oral mucositis is inflammation and ulceration in the mouth. Oral mucositis is a common side effect of cancer treatments and radio therapy.