Home Treatment for Canker Sores

Canker sores are painful little blisters on the inner membranes of the mouth and cheek that break and leave open sores. There are many possible causes of canker sores. Injury to the inside of the mouth, genetic predisposition, female hormones and stress all seem to play a role.

A canker sore should heal within two weeks. If the sore lasts a long time, or you are unable to eat, speak or sleep properly, you should see a doctor immediately.

Home Treatment for Canker Sores

1. Avoid irritations -  Coffee, spices, citrus fruits, walnuts, chocolate and  strawberries can irritate canker sores and cause them in some people.
2. Try this mouthwash – Dilute 1 tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide in a glass of water and swish it around your mouth to disinfect the sore and speed healing.
3. Apply an oral paste, like Orabase, to the canker sore. It will stick to the store and protect it, ease pain, and speed healing.
4. Applying a wet black tea bag to relieve the pain – Several experts believe that black tea contains tannin, an astringent that “may pleasantly surprise you” with its pain-relieving ability.
5. Baking soda and water – A thin paste of baking soda and water may also bring relief.
6. Squeeze Vitamin E Oil to the canker sore – Repeat several time a day to keep the tissue well-oiled according to Holistic Dental Association.
7. Try yogurt each day – Experts says eating 4tablespoons of unflavored yogurt a day might help prevent canker sores by sending in helpful bacteria to fight off those dirty mouth bacteria. Look for yogurt that contains active cultures of Lactobacillus acidophilus.

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