How Do You Treat Canker Sores Or Mouth Ulcers?
Canker sores, or mouth ulcers, are painful, noncontagious sores that can appear on the gums, tongue, palate, and inside the lips and cheeks. Canker sores may be white or gray with a red border, and may last as long as two weeks. Often, they make eating, drinking, and even talking uncomfortable. Although there is currently no cure for canker sores, there are a few things you can do to relieve discomfort and minimize reappearance. Exercise caution when brushing or flossing your teeth. Avoid chewing on pens or toothpicks, and if you wear braces, make sure your orthodontist trims wires closely. If you wear dentures or other dental appliances, make sure they fit well and are cleaned regularly. Although exactly what causes canker sores is not known, small injuries or irritations in the mouth commonly develop into mouth ulcers. Watch what you eat. Highly acidic foods like citrus fruits and juices, tomato products, pineapples, strawberries, and candy or fruit snacks that are high in citric aci
