How Can I Treat Mouth Ulcers?

Do you avoid things that can irritate mouth ulcers, such as abrasive, acidic or spicy foods?

Do you eat softer food, drink cold drinks through a straw, or use a toothbrush with soft bristles?

Do you rinse your mouth with salt water or baking soda (by dissolving 1 teaspoon of baking soda in 1/2 cup of warm water)?

Do you apply a small amount of magnesium milk to the wound several times a day?

Do you use any of the over-the-counter and prescription products (pastes, creams, gels or liquids)?

Do you apply ice to mouth ulcers?

Do you rinse your mouth with sage and chamomile tea?

Do you take Echinacea tablets or zinc lozenges?

Do you take nutritional supplements like folic acid, vitamin B-6, vitamin B-12, and zinc?

Based on your answers, there are several other ways that can help you treat mouth ulcers. You should avoid things that can irritate the mouth ulcer in order to reduce the pain and speed up the healing process. Try to eat softer food, drink cold drinks through a straw, and use a toothbrush with soft bristles. You can also rinse your mouth with salt water or baking soda. You can apply a small amount of milk of magnesia to your mouth ulcer several times a day. There are various over-the-counter and prescription products that can also help, such as benzocaine (Anbesol), fluocinonide (Lidek, Vanos) or hydrogen peroxide (Orajel).

Based on your answers, you know a lot about how to treat mouth ulcers. You can apply ice to your mouth ulcer by allowing the ice chips to dissolve slowly, which will temporarily relieve the pain. You can also use sage and chamomile tea to rinse your mouth. The Echinacea plant can help with the healing process, as can zinc lozenges, which can additionally provide you with pain relief. If necessary, your doctor may prescribe dietary supplements such as folate (folic acid), vitamin B-6, vitamin B-12 or zinc. Be sure to avoid acidic food such as citrus fruits, or spicy food that can worsen your symptoms.