i think that i have used too much peroxide!

You are not supposed to use straight peroxide..the sore you have is not caused by peroxide. Quit the peroxide for now and use salt warmed water 3 times a day and before going to bed. When you are okay you can do the peroixde but diluted..

my grandmother used peroxice all the time. warm salt water will probably help. listerine would to but will set u on fire. hope it gets better soon.

I have used peroxide to rinse when I had bad gums and the same thing happened to me I was told it was because I used it straight,I should have watered it down.I just rinsed with warm water and it heeled on its on.I know that it hurts because I have been there.Good Luck!

Why on Gods' green earth would you rinse your mouth with straight peroxide? Not only that, but why would you go to the extreme of rinsing with it 3-4 times a day? I can see the reason behind using it once or twice a week, but every day is ludacris. Of course you have a sore. That would hurt soo bad. I guess it depends on the reasoning behind you rinsing your mouth with it. I have absolutely no clue what you do now besides to stop using it. Good luck with that.

Hey TnWoman! I don't think that using too much peroxide would cause an open wound! Peroxide is used to help heal sores! I have never heard of it causing one! I don't understand! I think that you could try salt water, but usually peroxide would work better to heal a sore. I am not sure what to tell you in this instance.

I'm a former dental assistant. It is ok to rinse occasionally with a diluted peroxide rinse for a short time. Peroxide has a very drying effect and can actually aggrevate the situation if used for longer than that. You may try a little salt water but even that will aggrevate things if you go very long. The best thing you can do for your gums is to have regular cleanings (built up tartar will make gums inflammed) and floss daily. Flossing will be painful for the first few days if you are not a regular flosser. Keep it up and things will improve. If you simply have a canker sore (which can actually be very painful) there are over the counter ointments you can use. Inflammed gums can also be a sign of other medical conditions such as diabetes. See your dentist and/or your doctor. You are putting off the inevitable.

Ouch!! I am not sure what you should do, I do hope it heals up quickly for you. I also hope you get some good ideas here, our mylot friends are always so helpful.

I would definitely start rinsing your mouth out with salt water. It might burn a little but should help heal it. The mouth heals pretty fast. If it doesn't help within a few days, you might call a dentist and see about getting in so he can check it out. Hope you get some relief soon, carolbee

Yes, the war salt water is what I was thinking. That's what we are told to use in our mouths for just about everything, lol. I hope it gets better soon.

Hi TnWoman! Oh my that really hurts. I usually just rinse with warm salt water when that happens to me. After a day or two, it will be gone. I hope that will work out for you too. Take care and blessings to you! lovelots..faith

Why are you using peroxide so many times per day? All it is is oxygen with an extra hydrogen molecule, it's totally harmless as far as I know but it's an excellent disinfectant. When we used to get sores in our mouths (rarely), my mom fed us a lot of citrus and within 24 hours they disappeared. Maybe you have a vitamin C deficiency rather than a reaction from the H2O2?

Hi TnWoman, That must be vry painful for you but I would get a minty mouth wash which will sooth the pain and yes also rinse with salt water, hope it will go away soon. Love and hugs. Tamara xxxxx

Very warm salt water, to rinse.

Hi Tn! SInce I know from earlier in the week you are sealing with dental issues, I understand why you are using the Peroxide, but it is time to stop if it is causing sores!! If they are indeed canker sores that have formed, there is a product that I have found works great and it is called Gly-Oxide. It is really gentle on mouth sores, but unfortunatly it is not yummy... I think if you continue with the peroxide, you should dilute it more. It seems like it may be too much for your tender mouth to handle. Good luck to you and take care the rest of your day!

I would say just give it time to heal, don't you it anymore untill it heals, and don't use as much.

Hi TnWoman Stop using straight peroxide to rinse you mouth. You should not do that, it should be diluted. As you have a sore, just use salt water or some mouth sore rinse to rinse your mouth. Hope you will get better soon.