Can toothpaste treat mouth ulcers?

Jun 28, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

Recently, I've developed a mouth ulcer, and now I can't even eat properly. I want to use toothpaste to treat the mouth ulcer—can toothpaste help treat mouth ulcers?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Toothpaste cannot directly treat oral ulcers. Although some toothpastes may contain certain medicinal ingredients or herbal components, their primary function remains oral hygiene, not disease treatment. 1. Composition Analysis: Toothpaste is mainly composed of humectants, surfactants, sweeteners, and flavoring agents. It does not contain specific medicinal ingredients targeted at treating oral ulcers. 2. Efficacy Description: The medicinal or herbal ingredients contained in toothpaste are usually present in low concentrations, insufficient to achieve therapeutic effects on oral ulcers. 3. Treatment Recommendations: Treatment of oral ulcers should involve appropriate methods such as using Bingboran Powder (borax ice), honey, or Kangfuxin Liquid. Maintaining oral hygiene and engaging in regular exercise to promote metabolism and recovery are also important. When oral ulcers occur, one should not rely on toothpaste for treatment, but instead employ more effective approaches.