The mouthwash and oral rinses tested — which included Listerine Antiseptic, Orajel Antiseptic Rinse, and Crest Pro‐Health, among others — were also efficacious, they found: "Many inactivated ...

Canker sores remedy Canker sores are bacterial, non-contagious infections that occur on the gums, inner lips, inside the cheeks and sometimes on the tongue. They are usually red and round with a wh… ...

For an over-the-counter solution to canker sores, try Orajel Mouth Sore Rinse. Otherwise, try an at-home remedy of sea salt and warm water. Combine a teaspoon of salt with 1/2 a cup of water.

Antiseptic mouth rinses Mouthwashes with antiseptic properties, such as Orajel Antiseptic Mouth Sore Relief , reduce the amount of bacteria in the mouth to prevent a canker sore from worsening.

Feb. 7 -- (HealthDay News) -- If you have a canker sore, it may be painful to chew until it goes away, which usually happens on its own over time. The American Academy of Family Physicians offers ...