If you find a white spot like this in your mouth, you should act fast. These 5 home remedies can work wonders.
A sore spot in your mouth can cause you more trouble than a skinned knee. What causes the white wounds, the canker sores? Well, reasons for canker sores vary, it might be a hormone fluctuation, a weak immune system or your body lacks vitamin B12. One of the white wounds is no reason to worry, but if you have issues with canker sores frequently you should consult a doctor. These home remedies will ease your pain and help your mouth to heal!
Canker sores can be painful, the white spots with a red edge occur on the oral mucosa (the skin in your mouth) or the gums. Usually, the sores are not deep and 80 – 90 % of the canker sores heal in a few days, but sometimes the little wounds are deeper then the upper layer of the skin in your mouth and won´t heal for weeks. To speed up the healing process, try these 5 home remedies.
Low-fat curd cheese is a natural remedy against the sores in your mouth. Apply some of the curd cheese on the canker sore and let it work for a couple of minutes.
Tea tree oil will ease the pain instantly. Dab a cotton swab soaked in tea tree oil on the wound and apply it two to three times a day until the sore is gone.
This natural remedy is yummy on top! Chew a piece of papaya, that will relieve the nasty pain.
Aloe Vera juice is fantastic to soothe pains: rinse your mouth with the Aloe Vera juice. A change for the better will be noticeable immediately, your sore will heal faster.
Another great remedy can be found in your kitchen: baking soda. Just a bit of baking soda sprinkled on your canker sore and it soon will disappear.
To prevent canker sores, check your toothpaste: sodium lauryl sulfate can be found in some toothpastes. The chemical is caustic and irritates the oral mucosa, which can lead to sores. Try a different toothpaste, which does not contain that chemical. If your canker sores just don´t want to vanish, ask a doctor for advise.
