Canker sores are among the most common oral problems. Although they have no serious health consequences, they are usually painful and can even be a sign of many chronic diseases. Good news! It is possible to treat them quickly without drugs, and this, with ingredients present in your kitchen. Zoom on these natural tips!
Unlike cold sores, which occur most often on the outside of the mouth or mouth, canker sores are small ulcers that can appear in certain areas of the oral cavity such as the inside of the lips. inside the cheeks, gums or tongue. However, you should know that canker sores are not contagious and recover without medical treatment, very often after one or two weeks. Nevertheless, these can also be a sign of more serious health problems.
Causes of the appearance of canker sores:
Although the causes of the appearance of mouth ulcers are still poorly understood, the risk factors for recurrence of these oral ulcers may be related to stress, food allergy, weakening of the immune system, smoking cessation, to drug use or may simply be purely genetic.
For this reason, if you suffer regularly from mouth ulcers, the American Academy of Oral Medicine recommends observing the elements that can directly or indirectly trigger this disease in your home. By doing so, you will see if there is any connection between eg the consumption of a food or a habit in your lifestyle and the appearance of canker sores.
In addition, these ulcers may be caused by a chronic disease such as Crohn's disease, and may be a sign of a viral infection (gastrointestinal disease), a deficiency of B12 vitamins or mineral salts (Zinc, Iron or folic acid) or hormonal changes.
When should you worry?
In general, the healing of mouth ulcers does not require medical treatment, but they can give rise to concerns in the following cases:
- If you find that wounds persist beyond 3 weeks
- If you notice certain symptoms such as: irritation of the eyes, stomach pain, the appearance of wounds on your skin, fatigue, fever.
- If you notice the ulcers blush and become even more painful, it may be an infection.
- If the wounds bleed or widen.
How to remove canker sores from the mouth
Ingredients:
A teaspoon of salt, the juice of a lemon and a glass of mineral water
Tips:
This trick is done in two very simple steps.
1- The mouthwash with salt water: The first step is to mix the salt in a glass of warm water, then to make a mouthwash with salt water. Thus, by using this remedy several times a day, it will allow you to relieve pain and facilitate the healing of the wound.
2- Lemon juice: The second step is to warm water, to spill it in a glass, then to squeeze the juice of half a lemon. You will drink this lemon water before going to bed. Alternatively, with a cotton swab, apply the lemon juice freshly squeezed on the wounds to enjoy its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic benefits.
When you wake up, you will probably be surprised to find that the canker sores will have practically disappeared.
Tips to accompany your natural treatment of canker sores:
By following these steps, you will speed up your healing process:
- Go for a softer toothbrush and brush your teeth gently
- During the period of appearance of canker sores, stop the consumption of spicy, sweet or acidic dishes.
- eat soft foods
- Do not chew gum
- Make sure you have good oral hygiene.
CAUTION :
Lemon is not recommended for people with stomach ulcers, gastric reflux and kidney stones.
This is a symptomatic treatment, if your mouth ulcer does not disappear after a week, it is then necessary to consult a doctor.
