How to treat mouth sores quickly and safely

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1. What is canker sores? Canker sores are a common disease that can occur in all ages and subjects. Although the disease does not pose a threat to health, it greatly affects the patient's daily activities, especially in eating and communicating.
Canker sores usually last for about a week or more. Manifestations of the disease are in the oral cavity appear white or yellow spots, small size, red border around, causing burning pain. Heat marks form and develop on the lips, cheeks, gums, under the tongue, etc. Normally, heat marks are not contagious and do not penetrate deep into the epidermis, but it can cause pain and discomfort when eating. drink (especially eating hot and sour foods).
Causes of canker sores can be: Decreased liver function (accumulation of toxins, forming sores in the mouth), poor immune system (microorganisms attack the body, creating ulcers in the cavity). mouth), damage to the mouth (due to brushing too hard or falling, forming sores), lack of nutrients (deficiency of vitamins B9, B12, C, zinc, iron, ... easily causes mouth ulcers).

2. How to treat mouth sores effectively at home

Usually, after about 1-2 weeks, canker sores will heal on their own, leaving no scars. In case of prolonged mouth sores causing burning pain and discomfort, you can refer to and apply the fastest home remedies for mouth sores below:
2.1. Using salt water Using salt water, although not a cure for mouth sores in 1 day, is effective, but it is very safe, easy to do and inexpensive. Salt water has high antiseptic properties, is safe and benign. Gargling with salt water daily will reduce the burning pain in the mouth sores, quickly dry the mouth sores.
You can make your own salt water gargle in the following way: Dissolve about 5g of fine salt with 230ml of warm water and then use this water to gargle for about 15 - 30 seconds, then spit it out. You should rinse your mouth so that the salt water goes deep into your throat, but do not swallow. Do 2-3 times / day will soon see the effect. If you don't want to make your own, you can buy bottled saline mouthwash at drugstores.
2.2. Use honey Honey has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anti-secondary effects, helping the mouth sores not be red, swollen and burning. There are many home remedies for canker sores that you can apply yourself at home.
Specifically, you can apply honey directly to the mouth sores with a frequency of 4 times a day. Or you make hot tea, add a little honey to drink every day, pay attention to drink it slowly so that the solution penetrates the heat stain. In addition, you can also use honey in combination with turmeric powder, mix into a mixture, and apply it to the mouth sores with a frequency of 2-3 times a day.
2.3. Using yogurt According to studies, yogurt has live probiotics lactobacillus, which helps to balance the digestive tract bacteria. Sometimes canker sores appear due to HP bacteria or inflammatory bowel disease. Therefore, you can eat yogurt every day after meals to balance the intestinal microflora, help cure mouth sores and protect the stomach.

2.4. Using baking soda One of the quick and safe ways to treat mouth sores is to gargle with baking soda. This is a type of baking soda that helps balance the pH in the oral cavity, helping to reduce inflammation so that mouth sores heal quickly.
How to make baking soda mouthwash: Dissolve 5g of baking soda with 230ml. Then, you gargle with the above solution for about 15 - 30 seconds and then spit it out. Perform mouthwash about 2-3 times a day until the heat in the mouth is gone.
2.5. Use coconut oil Coconut oil has good antibacterial properties because it contains natural lauric acid. With mouth sores, you should use coconut soon to relieve pain, reduce swelling and shorten the healing time. To treat it, take a sufficient amount of virgin coconut oil and apply it to the mouth sores several times a day. Note, it is necessary to limit swallowing saliva after applying coconut oil so that it has the effect of covering the mouth sores.

2.6. Use chrysanthemum tea Chamomile tea has a pleasant aroma, natural delicious taste, helps to relax and has a very good pain-relieving and wound-healing effect. This tea contains levomenol and azulene - 2 substances with effective antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. To treat canker sores, apply chamomile tea bags to the affected area for a few minutes. In addition, you can also make chamomile tea with warm water, use it to gargle 3-4 times a day until the heat of the mouth is gone.
2.7. Use dried tea leaves The tannins in tea leaves have a quick and effective treatment for mouth sores. Each time you drink tea, you should keep a tea bag to apply directly to the sores in your mouth. This is a highly effective way to treat mouth sores, helping to reduce pain, reduce swelling and effectively fight inflammation.
2.8. Use a specialized mouthwash You can use dental mouthwash to control and relieve inflammation and infection in the mouth (candidiasis). Specialized mouthwashes help promote wound healing and prevent canker sores from recurring.
You use mouthwash according to the instructions, gargle 2-3 times a day until the canker sore is under control. You should pay attention not to use mouthwash to treat mouth sores for a long time, but strictly follow the doctor's instructions (to avoid side effects).
2.9. Adding vitamins to the body To strengthen the body's resistance and repel the bacteria that cause mouth ulcers, you need to have a reasonable and scientific diet by adding foods rich in vitamins. to your menu. The vitamins that are good for the body include: B vitamins (found in fish eggs, soy milk, rice milk,...), folic acid (found in spinach, broccoli, asparagus,...), iron (found in oysters, cereals, eggs, chicken liver,...), coconut water (soothes sores),...

3. Some home remedies for mouth sores according to oriental medicine

3.1 Using lozenges The lozenges to treat mouth sores include:
The radial leaves are sharp, gargle and suck, done 3-4 times/day; Prepare 20g of royal jelly, carefully decoct with 100ml, use sucking 3-4 times/day; Prepare 50g of honey + 15g of eucalyptus, bring it well, take water several times a day.

3.2 Oral remedy for mouth sores In case the oral mucosa has painful ulcers, red swollen gums, painful eating and drinking, hot people, sleepless nights, red urine, frequent headaches, dry throat, apples fertilizer, ... then the patient can apply the following methods of treating mouth ulcers:
Remedy 1: 30g plaster, 20g profound ginseng, 20g birth, 15g birth, 15 oxen, 10g tri samples, excellent drink 2 times/day in the morning and afternoon; Remedy 2: 12g honeysuckle, 12g overseas Chinese, 10g tri model, 10g royal ba, 12g birth earth, 10g black ginseng, 16g perilla leaves, 16g white capillary root, 16g vein mon, 12g sa ginseng, 12g ox sock, 12g specimen, 16g bamboo leaves, 16g sand base, 20g squid grass, 10g bare skin. Bring the decoction to drink 1 month a day, divided and drink 3 times/day, each course of treatment 5-7 days; Remedy 3: 12g royal guinea pig, 12g chi zi, 12g overseas Chinese, 12g dong quai, 12g kumquat, 20g pennywort, 16g bitter gourd, 16g tang leper, 20g squid grass, 20g clove, 20g dandelion, 20g Soil, 16g licorice soil. Bring the decoction to drink 1 month a day, divided and drink 3 times a day. In severe cases, the patient has difficulty eating, sleeping, body is weak and tired, sweating a lot, lack of concentration, heart palpitations, constipation, red urine, etc., one of two remedies can be used. Following:
Remedy 1: 12g royal lien, 12g royal guinea pig, 12g sand can, 10g nightshade. Bring the decoction to drink 1 month a day, divide and drink 2 times a day; Remedy 2: 12g honeysuckle, 12g overseas, 20g pennywort, 20g squid grass, 20g plantain leaves, 12g tri model, 16g ginseng, 20g mondo, 12g biogeo, 20g ground licorice, 12g salted apricot, 16g bamboo leaves, 20g tang Diep, 16g dong quai, 16g model tears. Bring the decoction to drink 1 month a day, divided and drink 3 times/day, each course of treatment 5-7 days; 3.3 Food to help treat mouth sores People with canker sores can also use foods that help clear heat such as:
Celery soup - pork brain: Prepare 1 pig brain, 10 jujubes, 100g celery, enough seasoning. After that, you bring pork brain and jujube cooked first until soft, then add washed celery, cut short, boil for 1 more slice, season with spices, use in a meal; Pumpkin green bean tea: Prepare 150g of pumpkin, 100g of green beans, white sugar with the right amount. Pumpkin you bring peeled, cut into large pieces; Wash the green beans and then add the pumpkin to the pot, cook until soft, add sugar, scoop out into bowls, eat cold.

4. Measures to prevent canker sores

Careful prevention will help you not need to "request" for ways to treat canker sores when you encounter this condition. Here are some measures to help you control the risk factors for canker sores:
Reduce oral damage by using a toothbrush with soft bristles, eating slowly, chewing thoroughly with foods the product is not too hard to reduce the risk of biting the tongue, the inside of the cheek; Full complement of vitamins and minerals for the body, especially B vitamins, zinc and iron; Limit eating foods that cause heat such as alcohol, beer, hot spicy foods, hot fruits,...; Reduce stress, fatigue, avoid sleeping late, staying up late with yoga, meditation, tai chi or deep breathing exercises,...; Clean your teeth by brushing your teeth (you can brush your teeth with fine salt) and using mouthwash; Exercise regularly to improve health, muscles, balance, resistance, ... of the body. Most canker sores will clear up on their own without complications. However, you can apply the above ways to treat mouth sores to shorten the healing time of mouth sores. You should also note that if the sores in the mouth are getting bigger and bigger, more sores appear, severe pain, fever, rash, headache, etc., you should see a doctor for a diagnosis. timely treatment.
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