How to Treat Canker Sore

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By josiededios
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Canker sore is a painful experience. It deprives you of your favorite food. Because of the pain, it also makes you homebound.

There is no one specific cause of canker sore, however, vitamin deficiency and stress play a big role in the development of canker sore.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Mouthwash, Water

Step 1

Assess you condition. Are you vitamin deficient? Are you stressed? Does allergy trigger your canker sore? Or does trauma cause your mouth ulcer? Knowing what may have caused your condition will help you treat canker sore.
Step 2

Gargle with strong mouth wash for 60 seconds to kill the bacteria. Do this before going to bed, immediately upon waking and at least once or twice during the day.
Step 3

Use wet tea bags, and press it on the ulcer. The tannic acid in tea is an astringent that will help relieve the pain and speed up healing.
Step 4

Take Vitamin C supplements to help speed up healing of your canker sore. Take also Vitamin B supplements to help strengthen your immune system.

Tips & Warnings

Covering and numbing preparation you may buy over-the-counter will help reduce the pain.
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate ("SLS") may also cause canker sore. If you must, look for SLS free toothpaste and mouth wash to help avoid development of mouth ulcer.
If stress is causing the ulceration, relax, regular exercise will help balance your system.