6 Home Remedies For Oral Ulcers

Mouth ulcers are small but painful. Fortunately, home care can be used to treat them. Let’s first look at a few reasons why mouth ulcers occur.

It usually takes 5-8 days to remove them. And there are several different reasons for their emergence. Here are some of them:

• Virus infection
• Accidental biting of the tongue or cheek
• Stress
• Hormonal imbalance
• Vitamin deficiency (B12, folic acid)
• Extremely hot, hot, salty or sour food
• Smoking
• Medication
• Allergies

They are colorless, sometimes yellowish, and are surrounded by a reddened area.

They may occur:

• Almost anywhere in the mouth
• Inside the lips
• Inside the cheeks
• In the gums
• On the palate
• In the language

Although they tend to heal on their own over time, that process can be slow and painful.

Because the ulcers heal on their own, you can even accidentally cause more problems in the area. This is mainly due to the fact that this is a very sensitive area.

That’s why it’s a good idea to find the best way to relieve pain. It also helps them heal faster and easier.

Next we will tell you how. Are you ready?

Treatments for oral ulcers

1. Baking soda

Because baking soda is an anti-inflammatory agent, it not only restores the pH of your mouth to normal levels, but also helps with the pain and swelling caused by ulcers on the tongue.

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon boiling water

Manufacturing

• Mix the ingredients together.
• Then apply the mixture to the ulcers and leave on for 5-10 minutes.
• Rinse with water.

This mixture will give you quick relief from your symptoms and keep your ulcers healthy. Therefore, it should also be used at least 3 times a day.

2. Homemade mouthwash from water and salt

This is one of the best ways to get quick relief from tongue ulcer pain. Because  salt has antiseptic properties,  it prevents infections and reduces inflammation.

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons salt
• 1 liter of water

Manufacturing

• First add water and salt to the pan and stir.
• Then bring to a boil and remove from the heat.
• Put the mixture in a bottle and allow to cool.
• Gargle with it for at least a minute, finally spitting it out.

Note: gargle with brine at least 4 times a day to get results as soon as possible.

3. Stay

Ice can provide immediate relief from ulcer pain , reducing inflammation in the affected area.

Use

• All you have to do is keep the ice cube straight from the ulcer.
• Keep it there for at least a minute, making the area numb and the pain disappear.
• Repeat if necessary.

It is also recommended to drink cold water  to relieve pain when you suffer from tongue ulcers.

4. Chamomile

Chamomile tea is very effective in treating mouth and tongue ulcers as  it is rich in anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antibacterial ingredients. 

Ingredients

• 200 ml of water
• 1 tablespoon chamomile

Manufacturing

• Bring the water to a boil first and then add the chamomile.
• Let simmer for 3-5 minutes.
• Then remove from the heat and allow to set for 5 minutes.
• Gargle with tea throughout the day.

5. Hydrogen peroxide

Hydrogen peroxide, with its antibacterial properties, can help get rid of bacteria in ulcers.

And it helps them heal faster and also reduce the risk of infection.

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon 3% hydrogen peroxide
• 1/2 teaspoon warm water

Manufacturing

• First, mix the ingredients together and apply to the ulcer with a clean cotton swab.
• Leave on for at least 3 minutes.
• Finally, rinse with warm water.

This process should be done several times a day. In this way, the ulcers remain disinfected and heal faster.

6. Aloe Vera and tongue ulcers

Aloe Vera is known for its antibacterial and healing abilities  that help ulcers heal faster and reduce pain and inflammation.

It gives you quick relief from symptoms and helps tissues regenerate.

Ingredients

• Aloe Vera gel

Manufacturing

• Open the aloe vera leaf and scrape the gel inside it.
• Apply the gel directly to the ulcers.
• Leave on for at least 5 minutes.
• Rinse with warm water.
• Repeat at least 3 times a day.

How can ulcers be prevented from getting worse?

• Avoid spicy, sour, sweet and hot foods when you have sores in your mouth.
• Don’t touch them: it will only make them heal more slowly and can cause infections.
• Drink plenty of cold water to keep the ulcer cool and reduce pain. 
• Take care of good oral hygiene by brushing your teeth several times a day.
• If you suffer from ulcers, use mouthwash to clear them of bacteria and clear them faster.
• Eat mild foods that do not require much chewing.

• Do not drink anything hot when suffering from an ulcer.

If it takes more than 10 days and none of these tips have helped, we recommend that you see a doctor. He will investigate the matter and possibly give a prescription for a drug that will help with the symptoms.

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