Ailment: Canker sore

Remedy: Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate)

Baking soda / sodium bicarbonate. How to use it as a home remedy, why it works, and warnings on its use.

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Comment posted by Cathy G of raleigh, NC, USA on 3 February 2015 at 13:30       3206

YES
I used to get mouth sores a lot, especially on my tongue. Even as a child. Since I started using a baking soda toothpaste and brush my tongue too, as everyone should....I rarely get them unless I burn my tongue. The toothpaste is a preventative.