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How can you get rid of a canker sore?

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They will go away by themselves within 4-14 days. To lessen the pain you can buy gel (e.g. bonjela) or special mouthwash (e.g. colgate peroxyl, oraldene). Gargling with extremely salty water is also supposed to help.

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