Remedies for Canker Sores
Remedies for Canker Sores
Canker sores are small ulcers or lesions developed inside the mouth. It may appear on the inside of cheeks, inner lips, gums and on tongue and palate. They may appear in different size and shape. Some times there may be a cluster of pinhead sized sores that in turn may unite together and form an irregular shaped large lesion.
The sores will have a white or yellow center encircled by red inflated areas. These sores may last for weeks and cause pain and discomfort. Even there may be difficulty in swallowing food. This can be heredity or due to autoimmune disorder. Deficiency of certain minerals and vitamins like folic acid, vitamin B2, iron etc may also cause this disorder. The following remedies may help you to get rid of this disease.
Home Remedies for Canker Sore
Baking Soda
Make a paste out of baking soda and water and apply this paste on the canker sores. This may help you to overcome the sores.
Honey
Combine ΒΌ teaspoon turmeric powder with one teaspoon honey and spread this mixture on the canker sores. This may cause a burning sensation first but it helps to get relief from the canker sores.
Aloe Vera
Extract the juice from aloe vera plant and mix it with some water. Use this water to rinsing your mouth. Repeat this several times a day and the canker sore will go off in some days.
Salt and Hydrogen Peroxide
Combine one teaspoon each of baking soda and salt with two ounces of hydrogen peroxide. Mix them well and use this for rinsing the mouth and continue this four times a day. You can also dilute this solution with two ounces of water to avoid the strong taste. This may help you to get rid of the disease. You can also apply salt directly on the ulcers.
Cranberry Juice
You can take cranberry juice in between your meals and this helps you to heal the lesions. This may also act as a pain reliever.
If you feel so uncomfortable then rinse your mouth with ice cold water or apply ice on the sores. This may help you to ease the discomfort.
