Canker Sore Treatment For the Relief of Canker Sores

If you are looking for canker sore treatment, then you want canker sore relief now. However, it is important to first understand a little about canker sores. Canker sores are sores found inside the mouth unlike cold sores, which are found on the lips outside of the mouth.  They are not contagious and the majority of the time occurs in adolescents and young adults. Some people, no matter their age, have canker sore flare ups several times a year. What causes this painful condition? 

Potential Mouth Canker Causes

Before you look for the best canker sore treatment you must try to learn about the cause. Some have suggested that canker sores are from a diet low in folic acid, iron and vitamin B12. Other times it is simply caused by braces or by accidentally biting the lip or cheek. There may not be one specific cause for these sores, but several of the following factors may cause: stress, bacterial infections, heredity, food allergies, some medicines, and ingredients found in toothpaste and mouth products. A good canker treatment should be a holistic treatment. 

Did you check your Toothpaste and Mouthwash?

The last item, ingredients in mouth products, may be the biggest culprit. Think about it. What has contact with your mouth every day? Yes, that's right, mouth wash and toothpaste. These gum disease products often contain very harsh and abrasive chemicals. Mose of these products, for example, contain a chemical called Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS). Check the labels on your toothpaste and mouthwash. What is Sodium Lauryl Sulfate? SLS is a detergent and wetting agent used in toothpaste for foaming and cleaning. Additionally, toothpastes contain Sodium Flouride, which is a unapproved drug used to protect teeth against cavities. Many countries outside of the U.S. have banned it from drinking water because of associated dangers. Ask yourself why there are warning labels on the back of your mouth products containing these ingredients. A canker sore treatment plan may include changing to chemical-free oral care products.

Canker Sore Treatment Options

 The first thing you are probably interested in is immediate canker sore relief, so lets list numerous options, some of which are the cheapest and most commonly used canker sore remedies.

• Avoid acidic foods such as orange juice and tomatoes, since they may irritate your sore and your gum tissue. 

• Warm salter water rinse: Mix one cup of warm water with 1 teaspoon of salt. Mix and rinse in your mouth. It may burn at first, but after it will feel better. Do this before bed or after you have eaten. It may help with the canker tongue that causes so much pain.

• Baking soda paste: Add a ½ teaspoon of baking soda to the salt water solution and making a paste that can be put onto the sore can give canker sore relief. 

• Hydrogen peroxide solution: Use one part of hydrogen peroxide with one part of water and dab a Q-Tip™ into the solution, then apply directly to the sore canker. The peroxide kills the bacteria and may provide some relief. 

• Canker Cover: there are bandaide-like covers that are sold over the counter. They are applied over the affected area.

• Pain Relief Gels: Oral gels can be topically applied directly to the sore for pain relief. This does not, however, deal with the core of the problem.

• Canker Sore Medicine. In extreme cases an oral steriod pill can be given for canker sore treatment, but there may be man side effets. A doctor may also prescribe ointments and numbing gels that are stronger than the ones purchased in your local stores.

• Check Nutritional levels: Have your doctor check to see if you B12, folic acid, and iron levels are low. A chronic problem may stem from nutritional deficiencies. 

• Medication side effects: Talk to your doctor about possible side effects of medications if you have a recurrent problem with canker sores. 

• Change Oral Hygiene habits. 

Many believe that there is no canker sore cure; however, if you take proactive steps you may make it a thing of the past.  Canker sore treatment depends on the frequency and severity of the sores. Take a holist approach, considering your stress, environment, food, drink and the products you use, especially oral hygiene products.

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