Saturday, December 10, 2011

Canker Sores - Tips To Get Rid Of Canker Sores Fast

If you are one of the millions of people who suffer from painful canker sores, medically known as Apthosis ulcers or Aphthous ulcers take heart, there are ways to get rid of them.

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1. Eliminating the pain is accomplished by going to our local drugstore and getting a numbing agent. These include:

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These are all topically applied and usually give immediate relief.

2. Take table salt and mix 2 teaspoons of salt in 6 ounces of water. Swish the salt solution around in your mouth for a few minutes. Do this a couple times a day.

3. Take a tea bag, dampen it and press it against the sore for 5 to 10 minutes at a time.

4. Another effective home remedy is to apply some raw onions to the erupted ulcers.

5. Put some alum on the painful sore twice a day. It hastens the healing and relieves the pain.

There are many more home canker sore remedies out there. Some work better than others. You will have to try and find one that works for you. Have you tried preventing canker sores? An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Many medical experts believe Apthosis ulcers or Aphthous sores can be prevented with nutritional supplements that contain certain vitamins, herbs and minerals.

There is some evidence that a lack of vitamin B12, folic acid and iron contribute to eruption of mouth ulcers. Stress and hormonal imbalances may cause the ulcers in some people. This may be due to inherited tendencies. Some lifestyle changes that are shown to help include eating raw onions and also yogurt. Foods to avoid usually include sugar, citrus fruits, and processed foods. Others to avoid are chewing gum, using tobacco, coffee and mouthwashes.

Go, look in the mirror right now and tell yourself, "I am not going to continue to live with the pain of these ulcers anymore." "I will find what works for me." Now go and do it! Arm yourself with the best information out there.

Canker Sores - Tips To Get Rid Of Canker Sores Fast

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