Besides trying these home remedies, make sure you do not eat spicy or acidic foods if you suffer from mouth ulcers.
Also, use a soft toothbrush to brush your teeth. If your mouth ulcers are extremely discomforting and affecting your daily habits, consult your doctor for treatment.
• Honey: Soothes ulcers as it helps retain moisture and accelerates the healing process. It also has antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. Simply dip a cotton swab in honey and dab it on the affected area.
You can also use glycerine or vitamin E oil in the same way. For mouth sores caused by radiation therapy, use manuka honey.
• Aloe Vera: Applying aloe vera gel or juice on the affected area alleviates pain, promotes healing, and works as a natural antiseptic. It also has antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties.
Research has shown it is useful for dealing with oral health problems such as mouth ulcers, cold sores, gingivitis, and lichen planus.
• Celery: Simply chewing a fresh celery stalk can be quite effective in providing relief from mouth ulcers due to its analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties.
In addition, it contains folic acid and vitamins B1, B2, B6, C, and others.
For best results, after chewing the celery stalk, keep the pulp on the affected area for about 10 minutes.
In addition to healing your mouth ulcers, it will keep bad breath at bay.
• Basil: Leaves speed up the healing process for mouth ulcers.
Furthermore, they have antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties.
Wash four or five basil leaves thoroughly.
Chew them and sip a little water afterwards. Do this twice a day, in the morning and evening. It will also cure bad breath.
• Ice: This is an effective home remedy to numb the pain of mouth ulcers.
It is particularly helpful when you apply ice on the affected area as soon as you experience symptoms, like a tingling and burning sensation, before the shallow ulceration appears.
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