When OTC gels and patches are not enough: chemical cautery, silver nitrate, dental lasers, prescription anti-inflammatories, and what is actually accessible in the US vs EU.

Why a super common condition still has no cure, with research and funding context, plus why patient stories matter.

Licorice root has a long history as a mouth-soothing herb. Here’s what it is, why it might help canker sores, how people use it, and what the clinical studies actually suggest.

A practical guide to common OTC canker sore options like numbing gels, protective liquids, patches, rinses, and oral pain relievers, plus what they do and when to seek help.

A collection of natural and traditional remedies people commonly try for canker sores, how they are used, and what they are trying to achieve (mostly soothing, not curing).

A clear explanation of what canker sores are, what they look and feel like, how long they last, when to worry, and how they differ from cold sores.