How can I heal the tiny cuts inside my mouth from a dental x-ray?

Asked by juniper (1910

) March 21st, 2010

I had a root canal a few days ago and now my mouth is littered with tons of tiny cuts, mostly from the x-ray tab that I bit on. The worst is on my gums, and some on the side of my mouth. This happens every time I get dental work done, and it always lasts a while.

Any ideas on something I could use to help heal the wounds more quickly? Or kind of seal them, maybe?

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Rinse with warm salt water. That will accelerate healing and also feel soothing. You don’t have to make it so salty that it hurts your tongue. Just a few tbsp of salt to a quart of warm water.

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I love this stuff as it puts a nice protective layer and also numbs the cut too!
http://www.drugstore.com/qxp15811_332828_sespider/kanka/mouth_pain_liquid_professional_strength.htm

Cruiser (40454

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The inside of the mouth is warm & moist, as you know. They’ll heal quite quickly on their own. The first two posts are also good suggestions if the cuts are severe.

jbfletcherfan (13212

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Swishing Aloe Vera juice around might help a bit.

Judi (40025

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Bio-Tine is a mouthwash normally used for dry mouth, but really helps heal cuts and minor owies like when I bite my tongue or cheek. And most importantly it doesn’t burn or taste like poo.

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