How to Cure Mouth Ulcers (Home Remedies)

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This article was co-written by Chris M. Matsko, MD. Dr. Matsko is a retired physician with offices in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was awarded the University of Pittsburgh Cornell’s Distinguished Leadership Award. He received his PhD from Temple University School of Medicine in 2007. He holds a Research Diploma from AMWA in 2016 and a Medical Content Writing & Editorial Certificate from the University of Chicago in 2017.

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Canker sores are a type of boil in the mouth. Just like stomach ulcers, canker sores can be caused by emotional stress, vitamin deficiencies, hormone changes, and food allergies. Canker sores are not cold sores (herpes), because they are not caused by a virus. This means that canker sores are not contagious. However, ulcers are painful and take a few days to heal. You can consider ulcer treatments in addition to changing your diet and avoiding foods that cause canker sores. ^{[1] X Research Source}

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Use home remedies

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Rinse with salt water. Add a teaspoon of sea salt or table salt to a cup of warm water. Stir the solution and gargle several times. Salt water will help disinfect the mouth and relieve pain. After gargling with salt water, take a pinch of salt and sprinkle it directly on the sore. It can be painful, but it’s one of the best ways to heal sores. Do it 4-5 times a day. ^{[2] X Trusted Source Mayo Clinic Go to Source}

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Dry sores with Milk of magnesia. Pour about 1 teaspoon of Milk of magnesia into a spoon. Dip a clean cotton ball in Milk of Magnesia and dab it on the sore. After applying the solution to the ulcer, open your mouth and let it sit for 5-10 seconds. Magnesium hydroxide will dehydrate the ulcer and help it heal. Do it 7-8 times a day. ^{[3] X Research Sources Batista AL, Lins RD, de Souza Coelho R, by Nascimento Barbosa D, Moura Belém N, Alves Celestino FJ. Clinical efficacy analysis of the mouth rinsing with pomegranate and chamomile plant extracts in the gingival bleeding reduction. Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2014 Feb;20(1):93-8}

Milk of magnesia is available at most drugstores – usually on shelves that sell anti-constipation products.

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Use powdered alum to astringent sores. Buy some powdered alum (on the spice or baking ingredients shelf at the grocery store). Pour a small amount (with the eraser at the end of a pencil) onto a spoon. Dip a cotton ball in water, then dip it in alum powder and apply it directly to the ulcer. Leave it like that for 1-2 minutes. You may feel a little burning. Keep a glass of water next to you to rinse your mouth. Alum is often used as an astringent, helping to contract tissues. In addition, alum has a stimulating effect on the immune system, although this effect is not great because mouth ulcers are not caused by viruses. Do it 1-2 times a day. ^{[4] X Research Sources}

Alum is used for baking and cooking, so it’s okay if you swallow alum.

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Soothe pain with aloe vera gel. Use a cotton ball to apply aloe vera directly to the sores. Leave on for 1-2 minutes. Aloe vera will almost dissolve into saliva. If not, then you can rinse your mouth. Can be done 4-5 times a day.

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Dab baking soda on the sores. Mix the paste with about a tablespoon of baking soda and a few drops of water. Dip a cotton ball into the mixture and dab it on the sores. Open your mouth and let the solution soak into the sore for about 5-10 seconds. Baking soda helps ulcers heal and raises the pH in the mouth, reducing the risk of infection. Do it 7-8 times a day. ^{[5] X Research Sources Batista AL, Lins RD, de Souza Coelho R, by Nascimento Barbosa D, Moura Belém N, Alves Celestino FJ. Clinical efficacy analysis of the mouth rinsing with pomegranate and chamomile plant extracts in the gingival bleeding reduction. Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2014 Feb;20(1):93-8}

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Make tea to gargle. To make sage tea, you can use a teaspoon of sage dissolved in a cup of hot water. Chamomile tea can also be made in the same way, or use 1 tea bag per cup of hot water. When the tea has cooled, stir well and gargle. Sage and chamomile are said to have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, reducing the risk of infection and discomfort. ^{[6] X Trusted Source Mayo Clinic Go to Source}

You can also apply chamomile tea bags to sores. The chemical bisabpp in chamomile tea acts as an anti-inflammatory and will help reduce redness and swelling of ulcers. ^{[7] X Research Sources}

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Take deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL) lozenges. You can buy DGL lozenges at herbal or health care stores. Place the DGL lozenge on the sore until it dissolves. DGL will help speed up the healing process and shrink the ulcer. DGL is also commonly used to treat peptic ulcers. Do not give lozenges to children due to the risk of choking. In addition, DGL has a distinctive taste, so you should keep a glass of water next to you to rinse your mouth.

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Use cayenne pepper cream for pain relief. Mix a teaspoon of cayenne pepper with a few drops of water. Use a cotton swab to dab the mixture on the sores. This may sound scary, but the capsaicin in cayenne pepper stimulates the body’s senses that tell you about pain. So when the pungent taste wears off, your body will no longer notice the sore for about 30 minutes to an hour. ^{[8] X Research Sources}

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Dab coconut oil on the sores. Although it has not been medically proven to cure mouth ulcers, coconut oil does have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. So it won’t hurt to try using coconut oil, but its taste is pleasant! ^{[9] X Research Source}

Eat healthy food

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Eat foods rich in vitamin B12. A deficiency in vitamin B12 can lead to damage to nerves and blood cells, which are essential for healing mucosal tissue in the mouth. You can develop ulcers in your mouth if your diet is low in vitamin B12. Eat seafood like sardines, salmon, tuna, cod, oysters, and shrimp. Beef and lamb are also rich sources of vitamin B12. You can also eat yogurt to get enough vitamin B12 each day. ^{[10] X Research Source}

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Add fpic acid. The body needs fpic acid to make DNA and other genetic material, including the lining of the mouth. In general, beans and lentils are good sources of fpate. Dark green leafy vegetables such as turnip leaves, spinach and asparagus added to meals can also provide the necessary amount of fpic acid. ^{[11] X Research Source}

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Add iron-rich foods to your meals. Iron is responsible for maintaining many functions in the body. Most importantly, iron helps the body make red blood cells that carry oxygen, which is essential for the repair of damaged tissues. Seafood, beef, chicken, turkey, pork, lentils, beans and spinach are rich sources of iron. ^{[12] X Research Source}

Avoid factors that make ulcers worse

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Do not touch the ulcer. Perhaps you pay too much attention to the sores in your mouth. Every time you open your mouth, your teeth will brush against the sore, irritating the wound and transmitting pain throughout your body. You need to do your best to avoid irritating the ulcer. Chewing food on the painless side. Try not to let your tongue touch the sore. Do not squeeze or pick at the wound. You should leave the wound alone and the body will heal itself.

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Braces ring treatment. If you wear braces, you’ll probably get mouth sores from time to time. The metal part can suddenly tear the lining inside the cheek. You may need to talk to your orthodontist about this, but you can still try a home remedy. Melt 1 tablespoon of beeswax and mix with 2 teaspoons of coconut oil. Let it cool and take a small tablet and press it on the part of the braces that is causing the problem. Don’t use too much, just enough so that the jagged edges don’t add to your pain. ^{[14] X Research Source}

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Avoid using oral care products that contain sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS). Many dentists advise patients to avoid toothpastes and mouthwashes that contain this organic compound. SLS is commonly used in cleaning products. Tom’s of Maine and Burt’s Bees products do not contain SLS.

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Avoid foods high in strong acids. For example, normally orange juice contains a lot of vitamin C, which is good for health, but it is also high in citric acid, which makes ulcers more irritated and takes longer to heal. ^{[15] X Research Source} Avoid eating tomatoes and tomato juice. You should also not eat pepper.

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Skip the “spiky” foods. It sounds silly, but a lot of times sores are caused by foods with sharp edges like chips, bread crust, dry pretzels, pretzels, popcorn, and anything that can irritate the mucous membranes. further damage to the mouth.

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Stop using tobacco. Especially chewing tobacco often causes mouth ulcers. The strong chemicals in cigarettes irritate the skin, so it makes sense to stop using tobacco when sores in your mouth are causing you pain. Smoking cigarettes has a similar effect. ^{[16] X Research Source}

Go to the doctor

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Go to a doctor. You should see a doctor if the ulcer does not go away after 4 days or becomes chronic. Call your doctor if the sore is larger than a fingernail. There are many chronic causes of mouth ulcers that you need to discuss with your doctor. Canker sores can be caused by vitamin deficiencies, but can also be caused by depression, hormone imbalances, and immune disorders such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), Crohn’s disease (inflammatory bowel disease), and ulcerative colitis. colon, and a rare disease called Behcet’s disease. ^{[17] X Research Source}

SLE is an autoimmune disease and 50% of cases occur in the mouth. These sores are white raised patches of irregular shape. The treatment for this ulcer is to use topical or injected glucocorticoids directly into the lesion. Behcet’s disease is another rare disease that causes mouth ulcers. This is an inflammatory blood vessel disorder that causes ulcers in the mouth and genitals. Ulcers and recurrent lesions of the eyes, skin, or genitals are diagnostic factors. Mucocutaneous symptoms of Behcet’s disease can be treated with cpchicine.
Inflammatory bowel disease is also thought to be associated with mouth ulcers, especially recurrent aphthous stomatitis. This is the most common cause of mouth ulcers. Risk factors include family history, trauma, hormonal factors, hypersensitivity to food or drugs, immunodeficiency, and emotional stress. It can be treated with triamcinpone found in an over-the-counter medicine called Orabase.
Usually there is no test for canker sores. The doctor just needs to look and can determine whether it is mouth sores or cold sores. Canker sores are shallow spots on the lining of the mouth, immediately recognizable by their round, red border, often white or grayish in color.

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Tell your doctor about your illness. Remember to talk about the number of sores and how long it took for them to appear. Your doctor can determine if your ulcer is chronic. If you have ulcers about twice a week, your doctor may focus on your eating habits and environment. If you have ulcers several times in a row over many months, your doctor will likely order a series of blood and urine tests to look for a variety of causes, including vitamin deficiencies. ^{[18] X Trusted Source Mayo Clinic Go to Source}

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Follow your doctor’s advice. Usually, your doctor will only advise you to monitor and take home remedies and over-the-counter medications. In severe cases, your doctor may prescribe some steroid medications to reduce inflammation and pain. ^{[19] X Trusted Source Mayo Clinic Go to Source}

For more severe cases, your doctor may choose cauterization therapy. There are two types of chemotherapy that a doctor can use. The first type is debacterp. It’s a solution formulated to burn ulcers and reduce healing time to a week. The second type is silver nitrate. As with debacterp, silver nitrate can be used to burn wounds, but has not been shown to speed up the healing process. ^{[20] X Trusted Source Mayo Clinic Go to Source}

Steps

Use home remedies

Eat healthy food

Avoid factors that make ulcers worse

Go to the doctor

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