Mouth Ulcers - Natural Treatments
Last Updated on Wednesday, 07 July 2010 16:04
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Natural Treatments for Mouth Ulcers
- Saline mouthwash this is the first thing to try - add a tea spoon of salt to a glass of water and rinse 2 or 3 times daily (after eating and tooth brushing).
- Use a cotton bud to apply a mild antiseptic from your chemist or pharmacy
- Use a cotton bud to apply a natural herbal antiseptic such as tee tree oil or lavender oil or use a mouth wash made from water soluble herbal oils.
- In severe cases a short course of systemic steroids may be prescribed by your doctor.
Preventing Mouth Ulcers
Other methods to prevent mouth ulcers include:
- Practicing good oral hygiene, including regular mouthwash, tooth brushing and flossing
- Eating a balanced diet
- Reducing sweets and sugar consumption
- Avoiding food and drinks that are too hot
- Avoiding acidic, spicy, or very hot food
- Avoiding foods and substances that trigger allergic reactions
- Effective stress management
- Practicing safe sex to avoid sexually transmitted diseases
- Seeking prompt treatment for dental problems
- If you smoke, Quit!
Vitamins
Vitamin supplementation can help to strengthen your immune system and make your body more resistant to infection
- Vitamin A to help your body fight infection and strengthen mucous membranes
- Vitamin B complex to stimulate cell growth and healing
- Vitamin C to reduce inflammation and stimulate healing
- Vitamin E oil can be applied direct to mouth ulcers to speed wound healing
Recommended Minerals:
- Iron is needed for the production of infection-fighting white blood cells
- Selenium is an antioxidant and enhances the effects of Vitamin E
- Zinc is a powerful immune system booster
Recommended Nutrients:
- Omega-3 fish oils are anti-inflammatory
- Omega-6 oils have pain-relieving properties
- Bioflavonoids increase the potency of Vitamin C
- Echinacea is a powerful immune system booster
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