Mouth ulcer also called canker sore is a disease in which open sore appears on inner surface of mouth, tongue or lips. This usually occurs when a physical damage to mucous membrane results in breakage of the membrane. This disease may initiate due to some kind of wound inside the mouth that may either be due to self biting or by any other means. The possible reasons are due to weak defense mechanism and weak immune system. It may also be due to auto immune response of some chemical reaction or biological agent. Canker sore can be dangerous thus it is essential to adopt precautionary measures as to avoid it.
Given below are some suggestions that if followed can serve as an effective mouth ulcers treatment:
Common reasons for mouth ulcers are stress, vitamin deficiency, dental issues, or accidental wound or biting. The very first thing required to treat the disease is to figure out the reason and try to find the ways to manage and eliminate the stress factor. Relaxation techniques like yoga, meditation, walking and breathe exercises can be tried to manage stress.The problem of vitamin deficiency can be sorted out by quitting junk food and adopting nutritional food. Fruits and vegetables are good source of vitamins, meat for protein and dairy products for calcium requirements.
Sodium filled food, acidic food and spicy food should be considerably reduced, as enzymes contained in the food can damage the tissues and cells of mouth.
The healing process against the physical damage can be smoothen and fasten by brushing teeth softly. To heal the wound and remove irritation the milk of magnesia can be dubbed on the wound. Ice cubes can also be rubbed on the wounded surface for this purpose.
Dairy products that contain acidophilus should be consumed because acidophilus have tendency to fight against many infections. This component is produced in our body but usually killed due to intake of anti biotic.
A regular and periodic rinse is recommended to the patient both as a treatment and as a precautionary measure against mouth ulcers. The best way to rinse your mouth is by using warm water with a table spoon of salt mixed in it.
When pain becomes severe and wound does not seem to heal, it is always advisable to consult professional medical personnel. The professional medical opinion can better demonstrate the intensity and also explain the remedies and treatments for this disease in a more effective way.
Preparing a special tooth paste is also termed as an effective technique against the curse. Thick and dense half tablespoon tooth paste can help against this disease. The procedure of making this tooth paste is very simple. Use a half tea spoon of baking soda and mix some drops of water in it. Stir it unless a dense paste is formed. Apply this paste on injured surface with soft and gentle hands, hold that area and rinse of the paste. Remember do not intake any food for some time after this paste has been applied.
Avoid tooth paste that contains Sodium Laureth Sulphate (SLS), because use of this mineral alleviates tonuge ulcers. Research has revealed that use of SLS may be a major cause of this disease and this chemical damages the soft inner mouth surface and creates opportunity for ulcer to attack.
It may sound difficult but try avoiding self biting by eating slowly. Keeping patient removes the chances of self biting, so whenever you intake something be relaxed and manage your stress.