How To Get Rid Of Canker Sores

Do you want to know how to get rid of canker sores? Canker sores are mouth ulcers caused by tissue damage, such as when you bite down on the inside of your cheek, or emotional stress. They are white or red sores found on the tongue and insides of the mouth. Canker sores can be very painful and make it difficult to eat or drink. They usually take one to two weeks to clear up. There are no known causes or exact cures of canker sores but there are a few ways you can help get rid of them faster. To get rid of a canker sore, you will need:

• Soft-bristled toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• Mouthwash
• Baking soda
• Water
• Salt water

1. Make sure your mouth is clean. Brush your teeth thoroughly with soft-bristled toothbrush. A soft-bristled toothbrush can lessen aggravation. The toothpaste you use should be free of sodium laurel sulfate -- this will also lessen aggravation. Rinse your mouth out with mouthwash a few times more a day. Mouthwashes often help cleanse the irritated area and can help it heal faster.
2. Create a paste from baking soda and water. Apply the paste to the canker sore.
3. Rinse your mouth with salt water. Put a little bit of salt in some warm water and rinse your mouth with it.
4. Eat bland foods. Spicy or acidic foods can irritate the canker sore. You should also try to eat foods that are softer. Abrasive foods can scratch at the canker sore.
5. Talk to your doctor. Talk to your doctor about treating the sores with an oral or topical steroid or an oral antibiotic.

Warning:

• Talk to a medical professional if the canker sore persists longer than two weeks, recur more than two or three times a year, are very painful, or occur with other symptoms like fever, diarrhea, or skin rash.