How to treat Mouth Ulcers, here are 15 Natural Remedies to Try

Mouth ulcers are the worst part which cause a lot of pain and irritation to your mouth. The canker sores are the small bumps in the mouth that make it difficult to eat, drink water, and talk. These ulcers can occur anytime when your stomach feels more heat. Canker sores can appear as whitish reddish that usually appear in your gums, tongue, or inner lips and cause a burning & painful sensation in your mouth.  These ulcers can heal naturally but the natural process takes time of few weeks.

Well, if you want to get rid of these painful ulcers then here are some homemade remedies that heal your ulcers quickly.

1. Saltwater rinses– this is the most common homemade remedy for many oral conditionals like throat pain, dry cough, and ulcers as salt contains anti-microbial properties which kill the bacteria present in your mouth and clean it. Rinse with lukewarm salt water can dry out the canker sores.
   
2. Baking soda rinse– baking soda is also known as sodium bicarbonate which is another common ingredient found in every Indian household kitchen, it can help in treating canker sores. Baking soda restores the balance of pH in the mouth and minimizes swelling.
   
3. Hydrogen peroxide– hydrogen peroxides help cure mouth ulcers as quickly by minimizing the growth of mouth bacteria and cleaning the sore. You need to prepare the solution, which needs 3% of H_zO₂ mixed in water, and apply the mixture with the cotton to the sore a few times a day or one can rinse their mouth with the prepared solution.
   
4. Alum powder– the powder made from potassium aluminum sulfate and is used for preservation of the food items. The alum powder has astringent properties that help in dry mouth sores by shrinking down the tissues.
   
5. Honey– the common natural remedy which is full of anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties has shown incredible benefits in treating sores. Honey can minimize the pain and the size of the ulcers, reduces swelling, and can prevent severe infections. One can apply honey on sores 3 to 4 times a day for the best and quick results.
   
6. Milk of magnesia– the milk of magnesia is scientifically called magnesium Di hydroxide or magnesium hydroxide Mg (OH)₂, it neutralizes the acid which means that it has properties that can change the pH level of the mouth. The milk of magnesia forms a layer around the ulcer that reduces the irritation and relief pain.
   
7. Coconut oil– we have heard that coconut oil has anti-microbial properties that make it a good homemade remedy, the coconut oil is used to clean the throat and mouth t prevent any oral infections by rinsing with coconut oil daily. As it prevents the spread of any oral disease because it also has anti-inflammatory properties that help in minimizing ulcers and redness.
   
8. Echinacea– Echinacea can boost your immune system and heal wounds very quickly, it can also prevent mouth ulcers or sores, and stop further formation of infections.
   
9. Chamomile compress– Chamomile is another source for healing wounds, that has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties which help you in treating your mouth ulcers. You can use a chamomile tea bag compress to reduce the pain of canker sore or can rinse your mouth with chamomile tea.
   
10. Zinc lozenges– mouth ulcers can weaken the immune system, but zinc can be a savior for your immunity, it boosts the immunity, and taking zinc lozenges can help your immune to fight bacteria that cause ulcers. Even if you have a lesion in your mouth, consuming zinc can help in speeding up the healing process of ulcers.
    
11. Rinse with apple cider vinegar (ACV)- it can cure many health issues including mouth ulcers. It kills the bacteria that cause the sores and relief your mouth. Miz one teaspoon of ACV in a cup of water and rinse your mouth with this mixture a few times a day.
    
12. Rinsing with sage mouthwash– Sage mouthwash is one of the perfect remedies as it has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, astringent, and anti-bacterial properties. So, rinsing your mouth with sage tea can help in treating many dental issues.
    
13. Garlic for mouth ulcers– Like turmeric, garlic is also widely used to treat infections because it contains strong antimicrobial properties to fight against microorganisms. The allicin found in garlic is said to be the main component to fight against mouth bacteria. Just apply the garlic directly onto your ulcers and rinse your mouth after half an hour. Repeat this 2 times a day until the ulcers go away.
    
14. Ice- Ice has many effects and can be more helpful for reducing swelling, and relieving the painful sensation. You should suck an ice lolly or apply ice cubes to the ulcer to relieve the instant pain and discomfort.
    
15. Turmeric for mouth ulcers– Turmeric is a well-known ingredient in every household kitchen, it has antiseptic properties that are used to treat both topically and internally to treat infections. The anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties of Turmeric can give you instant relief from the mouth ulcer.
    
    

Conclusion- I have mentioned the popular home remedies to treat mouth ulcers. One can use any of those home remedies that I have mentioned above to reduce the pain and get relief instantly.

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