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Advice on mouth ulcer
Mouth cankers
(11 May 2008)
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Oral health is something that a lot of us tend to ignore up until the point where the condition affects us significantly. Oral problems such as cavities and mouth related diseases are common conditions that will generally develop under the radar without any significant symptoms, and only come to prominence once the condition has fully developed. At this point, more often than not, it is already too far down the line to be able to do too much in terms of treatment of the condition and most treatment will be focused on containment of the condition.
One of the most common conditions affecting the mouth in the human body are canker sores. These ulcers are usually very small and less than 1 centimeter in diameter. They will develop in the mucous membranes in the mouth. Studies have shown that about 20% to 40% of the population in the United States of America will be affected by the development of canker sores at some point of time in their lives. The most likely time during which an individual is likely to be affected by canker sores is during the adolescent phase and young adulthood. The incidences will tend to grow less regular during the advancement of age. Studies have shown that individuals that do not smoke, white skinned people as well as people with a higher socio economic status. The primary cause of canker sores are not known, although most medical tests show that the sores are rarely an occurrence as a result of some other underlying medical condition. Some experts are of the opinion that canker sores causes could be blamed primarily on the environment as well as hereditary. Further studies have also shown that some of the other factors that are known to play a role in the development of the condition include stress, smoking cessation, hereditary and anxiety.
Another one of the most common cause of canker sores in the mouth, when accompanied by fever could possibly be the result of the appearance of new teeth as well as uneven or chipped teeth. Because of the fact that the condition is such a common occurrence all over the world, there are a number of people looking for information on how to heal canker sores fast. Some of the most effective canker sores remedies include simply rinsing your mouth with aloe juice frequently. This canker sores home remedy can be very effective in providing canker sore relief. Another treatment for canker sores is to apply some baking powder on the sores to help reduce the amount of bacteria content in the mouth. You can also make a very effective mouthwash by combining three parts of water and a single art of hydrogen peroxide. Cleanse your mouth with this mouthwash twice a day in order to heal canker sores on tongue, or any other oral area. Another one of the very effective canker sores cures is to rinse your mouth three to four times a day with a solution created by mixing 2 tablespoons of salt and another 6 ounces of warm water.
In the event that these home remedies prove ineffective or not fast enough, you can always turn to a diet for canker sores that are rich in vitamin B such as whole grains and green leafy vegetables. Make it a point to eat yogurt on a daily basis as it helps to activate the good bacteria within the mouth and fight off any infections. Avoid foods such as coffee, teas and citrus fruits in order to contain the condition. Even after trying these remedies you still have canker sore in the mouth, treatment for the same would then require medical help.
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answered by G M on 10 Feb 2011, 4:30:20
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Alternative Treatment for Canker Sores
I assume that you are referring to canker sores, which are a type of mouth ulcer. These ulcers are an extremely common problem, and they are usually minor lesions that are moderately painful and heal without treatment within a week. In some cases however, ulcers can be larger or more numerous, much more painful, and can take up to a month to heal. You have not provided any details about your condition at all, but if you have a severe problem with ulcers it is advisable that you visit a doctor. Especially if you frequently have painful, lasting ulcers, there may be some chronic underlying problem that is causing them, such as stress, some other illness, or an allergy.
For a minor problem with ulcers, you should mainly avoid any substances that can irritate the ulcers, such as tea, coffee, spicy food, excessively sour or salty food, tobacco, and mouthwashes that are too strong. The best mouthwash when you have ulcers is warm salt water. It is also important to keep your mouth clean, as the presence of bacteria will slow down the healing process. Eating yogurt is also beneficial because of the good bacteria that are naturally present in it.
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answered by M W on 11 May 2008, 11:49:28
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