Need help with a blister!

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genxsis
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Need help with a blister!

#1 Post by genxsis »

Well, I've been in braces almost exactly a year now, and now I have a large blister on the inside of my cheek that may have been caused by the braces rubbing against my cheek. It's been there for about 3 weeks and it hurts! I've been rinsing with salt water, but it's not helping. I've heard that if you "pop" a blister by poking it with a pin or something, it gets the stuff inside of it out and helps it to heal much faster. Should I try doing that inside of my mouth?
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Lisa65
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#2 Post by Lisa65 »

I wouldn't recommend popping a blister inside your mouth. If you've had it for 3 weeks and it's showing no signs of improvement despite salt water rinses, perhaps you ought to let your dentist take a look at it. Normally canker sores caused by braces heal up within a few days.
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genxsis
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#3 Post by genxsis »

OK. I'll be seeing my ortho next Wednesday. I'll mention it to him.

If it's not really a blister, what else could it be that would resemble a blister and last for 3 weeks?
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