How a
cotton swab (or Q-tip) can help heal your canker sore.
Several times a day dip a cotton swab in the following substances
and apply it directly on the sore. These make your sore feel better
and may possible contribute to healing:
A) Hydrogen peroxide
(you may want to dilute this in an equal part of water). Available
in most grocery and drug stores.
B) Milk of magnesia
(or a similar competing product). Also available in most grocery and
drug stores.
C)
Aloe Vera extract.
The liquid from this plant may work wonders when applied topically
on canker sores.
E)Goldenseal salve
(in liquid, gel or cream form) can alleviate pain when applied topically.
The extracts (in capsule form, see to right) also work well- take
these as needed for occasional canker sores, or daily to help
prevent chronic flare-ups.
D)
Licorice root. Use the liquid, gel, or cream version
for topical treatment (this can also be consumed as an extract).
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Nature's Way Goldenseal
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These supplements & herbs can help minimize the occurrence or pain of canker sores.
A) Increase
your intake of
B-Complex, vitamin-B12,
folic acid,
thiamin, and the
minerals iron and
zinc (zinc
lozenges may be more useful
for this purpose). Take any as needed or daily.
C) If you suspect your canker sores are
stress-related consider taking 500mg of
Lysine twice a day with
meals.
Good
& bad foods, and healthy eating habits.
Dietary
considerations. Keep
in mind the following suggestions:
A) Try keeping a notebook,
paying special attention to foods you ate just before canker sore
pain set in. Discontinue use of any such foods.
B) Eat slowly, trying not
to chew and swallow simultaneously.
This helps prevent accidental biting of the inside of your mouth.
C)
Prevent a canker sore from happening in the first place.
Avoid alcoholic beverages and tobacco, especially chewing tobacco.
These make your mouth more vulnerable for developing canker sores.
D) Pay attention
to the following foods to avoid or which are OK to use:
1) FOODS TO
AVOID:
Foods & drinks that irritate your mouth include
coffee and spices, all citrus fruits, chocolate, walnuts, and
strawberries.
Also keep away from spicy and hot foods which may
burn and sting a canker sore.
2) FOODS THAT MAY
HELP:
Cranberry juice relieves canker sore pain and also
acts as a healer. Drink it between meals.
Also eat plenty of foods rich in Vitamin-B, these
include leafy green vegetables and whole grain foods.
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Consider using a patch.
One such
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about 8 hours of relief after producing a protective film over your
canker sore inside your mouth. This tablet-like patch is made from
edible ingredients & protects & heals canker sores, while
freshening your breath.
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About
brushing your teeth.
When brushing your teeth, avoid over aggressive stroking of your
toothbrush inside your mouth.
This may help promote or aggravate existing canker sores. In
addition substitute your regular toothpaste with a
natural
toothpaste. Make sure it does not contain Sodium lauryl sulfate
which may make it more likely you'll develop a mouth ulcer.
A
few final suggestions ...
A) Easier said than done,
but try to take your mind off the pain.
Watch a comedy, go to the theatre and see a movie, or visit
family/friends. The possibilities are endless.
B) Finally,
to
relieve pain apply an ice cube directly on the canker sore,
or simply rinse your mouth with ice cold water. NOTE: This will NOT
help the sore go away, but make it temporarily feel better.
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