Mouth ulcers are painful sores in the mouth, which
appears on the tongue, behind the lips, on the inside of the cheeks, gums etc. These sores can
occur either individually or in clusters. They are generally white and yellow
in color, bordered by red circles. Pain from mouth ulcer usually lessens in few
days and sores generally heal within 1 -2 weeks without any treatment.
Mouth
ulcer is also known as aphthous ulcers
and canker sores. Mouth ulcers are very painful during brushing teeth, eating
and drinking, this leads to difficulty in movement of tongue and lips. Mouth
ulcers and cold sores are different from each other. There are main three types
of mouth ulcer -
1. Minor ulcer - This ulcer is very common in most
of the cases, and can be heal within 7-14 days.
2. Major ulcer - This ulcer is very painful and
large in size, this ulcer is also known as aphthous stomatis or as
stomatis ulcer.
3. Herpetiform ulcer - This ulcer is very
painful in nature and it is caused by infection with herpes simplex.
Causes of mouth ulcers
Stomach
Problems such as acidity, indigestion etc
Lack of
nutrition such as vitamins C. iron, Vitamin B 12 etc
Poor
dental hygiene
Bowel
disease
Food
allergies – Avoid coffee, chocolates, tomatoes, almonds etc
Stress
and hypertension
Hormonal
imbalance
Viral
infection
Infections
mostly herpes simplex.
Biting
cheeks accidently.
Hand
foot mouth disease.
Injury
during tooth brushing
Hereditary
There
are many natural solutions are available in our kitchen to get rid of mouth
ulcer quickly within 2-3 days. Try following simple natural home remedies to
say bye to painful mouth ulcers.
Honey has antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. It can alleviate mouth ulcers, by maintaining adequate moisture, prevents dehydration and it speed up the sores healing process.
Apply 1
tablespoon of honey on the mouth ulcer with the help of fingertips or clean
cotton ball. Do not swallow honey immediately, leave it for 4-5 minutes in your
mouth, then you can swallow it or spit out. Do this 4-5 times a day; it will
take just 2 days to get rid of mouth ulcer. Y you can also use Vitamin E oil
and glycerin in the same way to heal mouth ulcers but honey is very fast and
effective natural home remedy.
2. Coconut
oil with Honey
Add 1 ½
teaspoon of pre coconut oil in the 1 teaspoon of honey and apply this mixture
on the sores directly for 30-45 minutes. Repeat this 2-3 time a day to heal
sores.
3. Coconut milk
Grate
fresh half coconut and extract the milk from it. Add 1 tablespoon of honey in
it; if you don’t have honey, then you can use only coconut milk. Take ½ cup of
the coconut milk and swish this
coconut milk around your mouth for 3-4 minutes, Gargle and spit out. Do this 3-4 times a day.
Coconut milk gives soothing effects to sores and helps in healing them.
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4.
Basil/Tulsi
Basil/tulsi
leaves are very effective home remedy for mouth ulcers and it also cures bad
breath.
1.
Chew 6-8 basil/tulsi leaves properly for 3-4
minutes and keep it in your mouth for more 2 minutes and drink cup of water
afterwards. Repeat this 4-5 times a day for fast relief.
2.
Take 10 fresh basil/tulsi leaves; make a fine paste
of leaves by crushing them with 1 tablespoon of honey. Add this paste in ½ cup
of water and swish this mixture around your mouth for 3-4 minutes, Gargle and spit out. Do this 3-4 times a day.
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5. Coriander leaves
1.
Boil 1 teaspoon of Coriander seeds in 2 cup of water
for 3-4 minutes, strain the water and swish around your
mouth for 3-4 minutes, Gargle and spit out. Do this 3-4 times a day.
2.
Take handful of fresh coriander leaves and mash
them. Boil smashed coriander leaves in 2-3 cups of water for 3-4 minutes. Swish
this warm mixture around your mouth for 3-4 minutes, Gargle and spit out. Do this 3-4 times a day for
instant effect.
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1.
Take
½ teaspoon of turmeric powder and add 6-7 drops of glycerin in it. Make a fine
paste of it and apply this paste on the sores. Leave it for 30-45 minutes and
then wash off with water. Do this twice a day for better result.
2.
Add
½ teaspoon of turmeric powder in ½ teaspoon of honey, mix well and apply this
paste on the affected area for 30-45 minutes. Rinse off with normal or warm
water. Follow this twice a day.
7. Salt water
Add 1
teaspoon of salt into glass of cold water (you can add few ice cubes in this
water, mix well and use this water as mouthwash. Swish salt water around your mouth for 20-30 seconds, Gargle (for gargle use warm water) and spit out.
Salt water is very beneficial in infection and sore healing.
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8. Fenugreek
1.
Boil
1 cup of fenugreek leaves in glass of water for 5-10 minutes. Strain the
mixture and Swish this water around
your mouth for few seconds, gargle and spit out. Do this 2-3 times a day.
2.
Soak 1-2 tablespoon of fenugreek seeds overnight in
glass of water. Strain this water and swish around your mouth for 3-4 minutes, Gargle and spit out. Repeat this 2-3 times a day.
9. Baking
Soda
Mix 1 teaspoon of baking soda in a
glass of water and rinse your mouth with this mixture. This will reduce your canker
sore and inflammation; it will also give you sparkling teeth.
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