Tips to relieve mouth ulcers
Mouth ulcers are shallow ulcers that appear in the mouth. Ans some people refer it as canker sores. They can be very painful and disturbing – disrupting normal eating and drinking of many individuals around the world.
They can be distinguished from cold sores by their appearance which is usually round, in white or grey color and with a red border around it. It usually occurs in the tongue, the roof of the mouth, the cheeks and almost anywhere inside the mouth.
There are many causes of mouth ulcers ranging from lifestyle to nutritional deficiencies. Here are a few good ways to prevent having them.
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- Eat a well balanced diet. Most mouth ulcers occur due to lack of proper vitamins and minerals – usually vitamin C, vitamin B complex and folic acid. Make sure to include fruits and vegetables in your diet to help prevent or minimize the occurrence of mouth ulcers.
- Maintain good oral hygiene. Mouth ulcers can be prevented by regularly brushing the teeth with a good tooth brush. Make sure to choose a good brand of toothpaste too, as some mouth ulcers can be caused by allergies or irritation due to the chemicals or ingredients found in toothpastes. The same thing goes with choosing tooth brushes as some kinds may not be soft bristled and thus, damage the mouth tissues.
- Learn how to manage stress and how to cope with problems. Some mouth ulcers are caused primarily by stress.
- Avoid eating too much spicy foods as these kinds of food may irritate the mouth tissues.
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