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5 Best Ways to use Baking Soda for Canker Sores

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Baking Soda for Canker Sores

Canker sores (or aphthous ulcers) are small shallow lesions that appear in red color with white or yellow centers. They develop inside the mouth, at the base of gums, cheeks, throat, and tongue.

These sores are not contagious but cause a lot of pain, stress and make you feel difficult while eating or talking. Poor diet, low immune system, stress, hormonal imbalances, food allergies or sensitivities, usage of toothpaste or mouth rinses having sodium lauryl sulfate,  accidental cheek bite, certain health problems, etc. will cause these canker or mouth sores.

Most of these sores can go away on their own within a time period of 1 – 2 weeks, if not then you should consult your doctor for proper diagnose and treatment.

Although there are many natural remedies for treating this canker sore, here we are explaining about an amazing natural ingredient called Baking Soda.

Baking Soda for Canker Sores:

Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) is an effective natural remedy for treating many skin, beauty and health problems with its properties like antacid, neutralizer, exfoliator, cavities remover, etc.

So, have a look at how to use baking soda for canker sores relief.

Is Baking Soda Heals Canker Sores?

  • Baking soda exhibits antibacterial, antimicrobial and antiseptic properties that kill the helicobacter pylori (bacteria) causing these sores and peptic ulcers and also clear all the germs, which are causing infection in the mouth.
  • It acts as an alkalizing agent that neutralizes the acid – alkaline level in the mouth and clears the infection. It also reduces the ability of bacteria to get into the salivary glands and cause infection.
  • It acts as a protective layer on the applied areas and protects it from external irritants.
  • The anti-inflammatory property of baking soda will help you a lot in reducing the pain, inflammation, and swelling.
  • It balances your mouth’s pH levels and thereby freshen your breath and reduce the pain.

How Baking Soda Cures Canker Sores:

Here are some effective ways of using baking soda for healing canker sores. Try these baking soda methods and get relief from canker sores.

Method – 1: (Baking Soda)

The inside area of the mouth is sensitive and the direct usage of baking soda will cause some burning sensation or irritation.

So, test it before using undiluted baking soda directly on the canker sore affected area. But this application will help to neutralize the acid reaction and thereby eases your pain.

How Baking Soda Cures Canker Sores

  • Apply some baking soda directly on the canker sore either with your clean finger or a cotton swab.
  • Leave it on for few minutes until you bear the sensation and then wash the mouth thoroughly with lukewarm water.
  • Repeat this baking soda application regularly to remove the bacteria and to heal the sores.

Method – 2: (Baking Soda with Water)

This is one best way of using baking soda for treating your canker sores on the gums, throat, lips, inside the mouth and tongue. This water mixed baking soda give relief from pain by acting as a protective layer on the mouth.

  • Pour 1 tablespoon of water in 1 teaspoon of baking soda.
  • Stir well to make a fine paste and apply it on the sore affected areas of the mouth.
  • Wait for few minutes to get dry and wash it with lukewarm water.
  • Make sure to perform a gargle function to clear the bacteria and other germs or reduce the acid attack on the mouth causing these canker sores.
  • Continue this baking soda application for once daily until you get complete relief from the canker sores.

Baking Soda with Water for Canker Sores

Method – 3: (Baking Soda Mouth Wash)

Usage of harsh chemical based mouth washes will even more damage the sores and leave you with burning sensation. So, use baking soda as your mouth rinse to clear the bacteria causing sores and also soothes your pain.

  • Add 1 teaspoon of baking soda in 1/2 cup of warm water and stir well till the baking soda is dissolved completely in water.
  • Now use this baking soda water to rinse the mouth and gargle.
  • Never ever swallow this mix; you should spit it out to clear the impurities or bacteria causing sores.
  • Do this mouth wash for once daily till you cleared these sores inside the mouth.

Baking Soda Mouth Wash For Canker Sores

Note: Or stir 2 – 3 drops of peppermint oil and 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda in 2 ounces of water. Use this solution as your mouthwash to rinse your mouth. Do it once daily.

Method – 4: (Baking Soda with Hydrogen Peroxide and Salt)

Hydrogen peroxide treats canker sores with its strong disinfectant, antibacterial and antiseptic properties that clear the infection causing microbes and relieves your pain. Salt is an excellent remedy for clearing the fluids from the sores and thereby speed up the healing process.

  • Stir small amounts of hydrogen peroxide (3%), baking soda and salt in a small bowl.
  • Use this solution to rinse your mouth.
  • Repeat the same process for 4 – 5 times daily till you get relief from the canker sores.

Note:

  • Or mix 1 teaspoon each of baking soda and salt in enough water. Stir well and apply it on the canker sores. Rinse off with water after few minutes. Or mix this baking soda and salt in 3/4 cup of water and use it as a mouth wash. Do it once daily for few days.
  • Also, mix 2 teaspoons of baking soda, 1 teaspoon of salt and few drops of liquid Benadryl in 1 cup of warm water. Stir and use it to swish all around the mouth for few minutes and spit out. Don’t swallow it and repeat the same regularly.

Method – 5: (Baking Soda with Aloe Vera)

Aloe vera exhibits antibacterial, antiseptic and skin soothing properties that help you a lot in easing the pain and this combination will heal the problem and speed up the recovery time.

  • First of all, rinse your mouth thoroughly with aloe vera juice (prefer fresh juice).
  • Then place a small amount of baking soda directly on the sore.
  • Wait for few minutes and rinse off with water.
  • Continue the same process regularly till you get complete relief from the problem.

Tips and Precautions:

  1. Baking soda will sting a bit, so you should be very careful while applying and also apply it only on the sore affected areas of the mouth.
  2. Rinsing your mouth with baking soda water after each meal and before bedtime will help to clear the bacteria and reduce the frequency of canker sores occurrence.
  3. You can sprinkle some baking soda on your toothbrush and use it to brush your teeth.
  4. The rich content of sodium levels in baking soda may result in some health problems, so limit the quantity of baking soda and rinse the mouth thoroughly with water after every usage.
  5. Take your dentist or doctor appointment immediately, if you find anything wrong or causing more pain or breakouts.
  6. Check with your doctor if you’re suffering from blood pressure or on diet control or restricted sodium intake before using baking soda for canker sores.
  7. Drink plenty of water and consume a healthy diet to strengthen your immune system and thereby to get relief from these health problems.
  8. Get enough rest and exercise regularly along with performing yoga and meditation to get relief from stress and thereby many health, skin and hair problems, including this canker sores.
  9. Practice some oral care like brushing your teeth with soft bristled toothbrush for twice daily, floss it once daily and consult your dentist for every 6 months to get relief from the dental problems.

These baking soda methods will definitely help you in treating the canker sores. Try this baking soda to get complete relief from canker sores and share your experience with us.

How to use Hydrogen Peroxide for Canker Sores

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How to Treat Canker Sores using Hydrogen Peroxide

Canker sores (or mouth ulcers) are small red bumps with white or yellow centers that appear commonly inside the lips, mouth, tongue and throat.

It is not contagious but causes some burning or tingling sensation along with certain symptoms like fever, swollen lymph glands, sluggishness, etc. These small craters like ulcers are caused due to accidental cheek bites, food allergies, eating spicy or hot foods, nutritional deficiencies, stress, hormonal imbalance, genetics, etc.

They heal within a couple of weeks but to ease the pain and irritation caused by canker sores and thereby to promote faster healing, you have to follow some natural home remedies.

Hydrogen peroxide is one of the best remedies that widely used to treat canker sores. You will discover how to cure canker sores using hydrogen peroxide in this article. Let’s get started.

Does Hydrogen Peroxide Works for Canker Sores?

  • Hydrogen peroxide has strong disinfectant and antibacterial properties that help to kill the bacteria causing infection in and around the mouth.
  • It acts as a natural antiseptic that helps to reduce the number of bacteria causing infections and thus heal the problem quickly.
  • Regular usage of hydrogen peroxide as your mouthwash will help to maintain a healthy level of bacteria and thereby prevent the recurrence of canker sores.
  • Hydrogen peroxide is very effective that it will show notice results within 24 hours of usage and helps you to get faster relief from the pain and the irritation associated with canker sores.

How to Treat Canker Sores using Hydrogen Peroxide?

Here are some best methods of using hydrogen peroxide for preventing your canker sores without any side effects. Always remember to use 3% hydrogen peroxide for treating your problem.

Method – 1: (Hydrogen Peroxide)

Avoid direct application or usage of hydrogen peroxide for treating canker sores. It should be diluted well before using.

  • Mix 1 tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide to 1 glass of water.
  • Use this solution as your mouth rinse to clear the infection inside the mouth.
  • Be sure to spit it out completely without swallowing.
  • Continue this process for 2 – 3 times a day till you get relief from canker sores.

Note: Or simply mix 1 teaspoon (equal quantities) each of hydrogen peroxide and water in a bowl. Dip a cotton ball and dab it directly on the sore. Wait for few minutes and rinse off with water.

Method – 2: (Hydrogen Peroxide with Baking Soda and Salt)

Baking soda has alkaline nature that helps to neutralize the acids and salt have an antibacterial property that heals mouth ulcers.

  • Mix 1 teaspoon each of baking soda and salt in 2 ounces of hydrogen peroxide.
  • Stir well and use it rinse your mouth for 4 – 5 times daily.
  • Repeat it regularly till you healed the canker sores completely.

Note: If you observe any burning sensation then add 2 ounces of water in the above mix before using it as your mouthwash.

Method – 3: (Hydrogen Peroxide with Milk of Magnesia)

Milk of magnesia helps to counterbalance the sour environment of your mouth. This combination is effective in treating the problem.

  • Rinse your mouth with either salt water or mouthwash.
  • Mix equal quantities of water and hydrogen peroxide and dab this mix directly on the canker sores using a cotton ball.
  • Leave for few minutes and then apply a little of milk of magnesia on it.
  • Wait for another few minutes and then rinse off with a mix prepared by mixing equal parts of liquid Benadryl and milk of magnesia.
  • Be sure to swish this mix for 1 – 2 minutes and spit out.
  • Follow it 1 – 2 times a day till you healed the canker sores.

Tips and Precautions:

  1. Make sure that you should not eat or drink for an hour after using hydrogen peroxide for curing canker sores.
  2. Avoid prolonged or over usage of hydrogen peroxide, as it may cause some side effects. So, use it for few days and if you didn’t get relief, then consult your doctor for proper diagnose and treatment.
  3. Some people who are having a small canker sore, they can apply hydrogen peroxide directly on the canker sores (or) simply use it as their mouthwash.
  4. Applying ice wrap on the affected area is the fast way to give relief from the pain and inflammation.
  5. You can also use hydrogen peroxide based mouthwashes, ointments, etc. to get faster relief from the problem.
  6. Drink water and consume a healthy diet along with following hydrogen peroxide for treating canker sores.
  7. Always prefer to stay away from triggers that causing canker sores like spices, acidic foods, nuts, grapefruits, etc. which irritates your mouth.
  8. Maintain a good oral hygiene like brushing your teeth twice daily with a soft brush and avoid usage of toothpaste that has sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) which irritates your mouth.
  9. Get plenty of rest and reset your mind by eliminating stress. Also try some stress reduction exercises, meditation, and yoga for getting relief from stress and thereby canker sores and other health problems.

That’s all for now about Hydrogen Peroxide for Canker Sores. Do you know any other effective methods for treating canker sores? Then share it with us in the below comments box.

Natural Remedies to Heal Tongue Blisters

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Tongue blisters are painful sores that are formed due to an injury like scalding the tongue (while eating too hot or acidic foods) accidentally. These sores cause burning sensation and may be in white or yellow surrounded by a reddened area of the tongue. The blisters will interrupt the activities in which tongue involves and makes the sufferer difficult to eat or drink or speak.

Other reasons that contribute to the tongue blisters include canker sores (or mouth ulcers), burning tongue syndrome, food allergies, enlarged papillae, oral cancer, certain medical problems, smoking, use of chemical based mouthwashes, sudden tongue biting with your teeth, hormonal imbalance, consuming fatty foods, deficiency of vitamin B, viral infections, certain medications, mouth injuries, poor dental work, etc.

They last for about 7 – 10 days and disappear itself. If not, it’s time to consult your doctor for proper diagnose and treatment accordingly. Meanwhile, follow some natural remedies at home, which help you to alleviate the pain and irritation caused due to tongue blisters.

Home Remedies for Tongue Blisters:

Listed below are the best and effective remedies which promote faster healing and thereby relieves you from pain and discomfort.

Remedy – 1: (Ice)

We all know that ice has a cooling, numbing and soothing effect on the applied area of the skin. Application of ice on tongue blisters will give immediate relief from the pain, reduce swelling and inflammation.

  • Rub an ice cube directly on the tongue blister till it becomes numb.
  • Or hold ice cube or ice chips directly on the blisters for few seconds.
  • Also, take few sips of ice cold water at regular intervals till you get relief from pain.

Ice Remedies for Tongue Blisters

Remedy – 2: (Baking Soda)

Baking soda has antimicrobial, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties which prevent infection, reduce swelling and pain. It is very effective in treating tongue blisters caused by canker sores. It restores the pH balance and keeps your mouth fresh.

  • Mix 1 teaspoon of baking soda in 1 cup of warm water.
  • Stir well and swish your mouth for few minutes.
  • After that, spit it out completely.
  • Also, apply a paste (prepared by mixing 1 teaspoon of baking soda with a little water) on blisters and rinse off with lukewarm water after few minutes.
  • Repeat it regularly till you get complete relief from tongue blisters.

Remedy – 3: (Salt)

Salt is very effective in reducing pain and inflammation caused due to tongue blisters. It also fights against the bacteria and prevents infection.

  • Dissolve 1 teaspoon of salt in 1 cup of lukewarm water.
  • Stir well and use it to swish your mouth for at least 30 seconds.
  • After that, spit it out completely and place a pinch of salt directly on your tongue blisters.
  • Wait for a minute and rinse your mouth with warm water.
  • Continue doing the process for 3 – 4 times daily till your blisters are cured completely.

Remedy – 4: (Turmeric)

Turmeric has curcumin which exhibits antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties that relieve you from tongue blisters.

  • Add 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder in 1 tablespoon of honey.
  • Stir well to make a fine paste and apply it on the blisters using your clean fingers.
  • Let it sit for at least 3 minutes and wash it off with warm water.
  • Do the same for 3 – 4 times daily to get rid of the blisters on your tongue.

Note: Mix a glass of warm milk with 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder. Drink it once daily to enhance your immunity and promote faster healing.

Remedy – 5: (Hydrogen Peroxide)

Hydrogen peroxide has strong disinfectant and antibacterial properties that kill the bacteria and cure the tongue blisters.

  • Mix equal quantities of 3% hydrogen peroxide and warm water.
  • Apply this mixture directly on the blisters by using a cotton swab.
  • Let it sit for 2 – 3 minutes and rinse it off with warm water.
  • Initially, start with a small amount of hydrogen peroxide to check if the application is causing any discomfort.
  • Repeat the process regularly till you get rid of tongue blister.

Note: You can use hydrogen peroxide containing mouthwashes to clear tongue blisters.

Remedy – 6: (Aloe Vera)

Aloe vera has natural healing and antibacterial properties that treat tongue blisters effectively. It soothes the irritated tongue, reduces pain and inflammation caused by tongue blisters.

  • Cut an aloe vera leaf and extract its gel.
  • Apply the aloe gel on the blisters and let it sit for 5 minutes.
  • Rinse off the application with lukewarm water.
  • Continue the process several times a day until the tongue blisters get clear.

Remedy – 7: (Coriander)

Coriander has strong antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties which effectively treat pain and irritation caused by tongue blisters.

  • Add 1 teaspoon of coriander leaves or seeds in 1 cup of water.
  • Boil it for few minutes and strain the solution into a glass.
  • Use this solution to rinse your mouth.
  • Repeat it for 3 – 4 times daily until you get relief.

Remedy – 8: (Basil)

Basil is an excellent herb that effectively treats tongue blisters with its antibacterial, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. It not only speeds up the healing process but also reduces pain and inflammation.

  • Take few basil leaves and rinse them properly.
  • Chew these leaves thoroughly and swallow them.
  • Finally, sip some water.
  • Follow this process twice in a day.

Remedy – 9: (Essential Oils)

Clove oil has antibacterial, antiseptic and pain relieving properties which provide relief from tongue sores.

  • Mix 4 – 5 drops of clove essential oil, 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil and few drops of warm water.
  • Dab this mix on the tongue blisters using a cotton ball.
  • Leave it on for few minutes to get rid of burning sensation and to speed up the healing process.

Note: You can also apply peppermint oil or garlic oil or vitamin E oil or witch hazel or antiseptic mouthwash directly on the tongue blister using a cotton swab to get rid of the problem.

Tips and Precautions:

  1. Tea tree oil has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties that make it as an effective treatment for tongue blisters. Pour few drops of tea tree oil in 1 cup of warm water and use it as your mouthwash for twice daily.
  2. Vitamin B deficiency will also cause tongue blisters. So, include vitamin B rich foods like eggs, salmon, avocados, liver, dairy products, oats, bran, bananas, turkey in your diet or take vitamin B supplements.
  3. Avoid consuming spicy, acidic and citrus foods which will increase your discomfort.
  4. Don’t scratch the blisters with your teeth, as it prolongs the healing period.
  5. Always stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water and soothing fruit juices. Consume cool foods such as juices, ice creams, etc to reduce your pain and discomfort.
  6. For best results, brush your teeth regularly and use mouthwash to remove bacteria and other irritants. It’s good to maintain proper oral hygiene while you’re suffering from tongue blisters.
  7. Consume easy to chew soft foods (include ginger and garlic), have plenty of health drinks and reduce your intake of tea or coffee (as hot drinks will increase your problem) till you cleared blisters on your tongue.
  8. Choose the best toothpaste which is not containing sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) and also a soft bristle toothbrush to prevent tongue blisters now.
  9. If you’re suffering from blisters on your tongue for more than 2 weeks then it’s time to consult your doctor immediately to ascertain the cause and get treatment accordingly.
  10. For children, apply some organic honey on the blisters to decrease the pain and irritation.
  11. Consume or apply yogurt on the affected areas for few minutes and rinse off with lukewarm water to get rid of the tongue blisters.
  12. Mix some honey in freshly crushed alum powder (or glycerin) and apply this on the tongue sores for few minutes.
  13. Include papaya, apple, green banana, etc. in the daily diet to get an excellent relief from tongue sores.

Try these natural remedies to get relief from tongue blisters. Let me know which method works well in treating your blisters or sores on your tongue by sharing your experience with us.

Home Remedies for Canker Sores

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Canker sores (mouth ulcers or aphthous ulcers) are small red bumps with yellow or white centers that occur inside the mouth, lips, cheeks, tongue and throat.

It is caused due to many reasons like helicobacter pylori (bacteria), unhealthy diet, hormonal imbalances, food allergies or sensitivity, vitamin deficiencies, excessive stress, accidental cheek bites, consumption of spicy foods, genetics, low immunity, certain medications, etc.

They are painful that causes tingling or burning sensation around the affected area but they are not contagious and can be healed within a couple of weeks without any treatment.

For quick relief, you should take some remedial measures when you notice the initial signs or symptoms of the canker sores. To get rid of pain or irritation, most people uses over the counter medicines, but do you know that there are many natural remedies that effectively work to promote faster healing?

Yes, here in this article, we listed some best natural remedies that ease the pain and irritation which are associated with canker sores and thereby promotes faster healing.

Home Remedies for Canker Sores:

Discover the amazing natural remedies that work best in dealing with the pain and irritation caused due to canker sores and also helps for its faster relief.

Remedy – 1: (Baking Soda)

Baking soda has an antimicrobial property that kills bacteria causing canker sores. It restores the pH balance in the mouth and soothes the sores with its anti-inflammatory property.

Here are some ways of using Baking Soda for Canker Sores.

  • Mix 1 teaspoon of baking soda in 1/2 cup of lukewarm water. Stir and use it to rinse your mouth for several times daily until you get rid of the problem.
  • Mix enough water to 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda to make a paste. Apply it on the canker sores affected areas. Rinse off with water after 3 – 5 minutes.
  • Stir equal quantities of baking soda, hydrogen peroxide and salt in a bowl. Use it as a mouthwash to clear the sores. Repeat it 5 times daily till you cleared the sore completely from the mouth.

Baking Soda for Canker Sores

Remedy – 2: (Aloe Vera)

Aloe vera has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and curative properties that help to ease the pain, irritation, and inflammation and thereby speed up the healing process.

Here are few ways of using aloe vera for canker sores.

  • Apply a fresh aloe vera gel directly on the sore and leave it like that. Repeat it several times daily.
  • Rinse your mouth with freshly prepared aloe vera juice for 3 – 4 times daily.
  • Consume 2 teaspoons of aloe vera gel for 2 – 3 times daily for boosting your immunity and to get quick relief from inside the body.
  • Rinse your mouth with fresh aloe vera juice and then sprinkle some baking soda directly on the sore. Continue doing the same process for twice daily.

Remedy – 3: (Hydrogen Peroxide)

Hydrogen peroxide has strong disinfectant and antibacterial properties that fight against the bacteria causing infection. It also dries out the affected area to give faster healing.

How to Treat Canker Sores using Hydrogen Peroxide

Check out more on How to use Hydrogen Peroxide for Canker Sore.

Remedy – 4: (Honey)

Honey has antibacterial and soothing properties that heal the damaged skin and reduces the pain and inflammation that are associated with canker sores.

  • Add 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder in 1 teaspoon of raw honey.
  • Stir well to make a paste and apply it on the canker sores affected areas.
  • Let it sit for 10 – 15 minutes and then rinse off with water.
  • Repeat it twice daily till you get complete relief from the canker sores.

Honey for Canker Sores

Note: Or simply apply some raw honey all around the canker sores affected areas to ease the pain and inflammation.

Remedy – 5: (Coriander)

Coriander exhibits antimicrobial, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties that help to alleviate the canker sores symptoms. It also helps to reduce the pain and other discomforts caused by canker sores.

  • Boil 1 glass of water and pour a handful of coriander leaves (or 1 teaspoon of coriander seeds) in it.
  • Boil it for few minutes and strain the water.
  • Let the water cool to reach lukewarm and use it to gargle your mouth for 2 – 3 times daily.

Note: Or you can drink the juice prepared from fresh coriander leaves for several times daily (or) apply coriander leaves paste on the affected area.

Remedy – 6: (Milk of Magnesia)

Milk of magnesia will neutralize the acids in the mouth causing canker sores. It also coats and soothes the irritated tissues in the mouth to heal the pain and irritation caused by canker sores.

  • Apply milk of magnesia directly on the canker sores by using a cotton swab.
  • Leave it on for few minutes and wash off with water.
  • Repeat the same process for 3 – 4 times daily.

Note: Or mix equal quantities of milk of magnesia and Benadryl and apply it directly on the sore. Don’t swallow it and rinse off with water and repeat regularly.

Remedy – 7: (Tea Bags)

The tannic acid in tea bags acts as an astringent that helps a lot in reducing the pain and inflammation. Regular usage will help to speed up the healing process.

  • Prepare either black tea or green tea or chamomile or any herbal tea by using tea bags.
  • Let the tea cool for few minutes and use it to rinse your mouth.
  • Refrigerate the used tea bags for few minutes.
  • Then place the wet chilled tea bag gently over the canker sore affected area.
  • Let it sit for about 15 – 20 minutes and discard the tea bag.
  • Do the same process for 2 – 3 times daily to get complete relief from the canker sores.

Remedy – 8: (Sage)

Sage exhibits calming properties that relieve your pain and other discomforts associated with canker sores. It has astringent and drying effect which helps to dehydrate the sore to ease the pain.

  • Mix 3 teaspoons of sage leaves in 2 cups of boiling water.
  • Let it steep for about 15 minutes and allow it to cool down for few minutes.
  • Then rinse your mouth with this lukewarm sage tea for several times daily.

Note: Or apply dried sage leaves powder directly on the canker sores for few times daily till you get relief from canker sores.

Other Effective Remedies:

  • Salt helps a lot in cleaning and dehydrating the sore by removing excess fluids and toxins and thus speed up the healing process. Mix 2 teaspoons of salt in 1 cup of warm water and use it rinse your mouth. Or sprinkle some salt directly on the sore.
  • Tea tree oil has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and deep penetrating properties that help to heal the canker sores and its pain. Mix 5 – 10 drops of tea tree oil in 1 glass of water. Use it as your mouthwash for 3 times daily till you healed the sores.
  • Ice creates a cooling and numbing sensation that reduces the pain and swelling. Simply apply an ice cube directly on the sore for 30 seconds and remove it (or) rinse your mouth with cool water.
  • The eugenol in clove oil is a potent painkiller that relieves your pain and irritation. So, apply a few drops of clove oil directly on the sore and rinse off with water after few minutes (or) mix 4 – 5 drops of clove oil in 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil and apply it on the sore by using a clean cotton ball.
  • Alum powder draws out the toxins and other fluids from the sores by drying them thoroughly. So, apply a pinch of alum powder directly on the sore and rinse off after a couple of minutes.
  • Slippery elm helps to coat the mucus membranes of the mouth to relieve your pain and irritation. Mix 1 tablespoon of slippery elm powder with enough water and apply it on the sores. rinse off with water after 5 minutes (or) simply suck slippery elm lozenges (or) rinse your mouth with slippery elm tea.
  • The capsaicin in cayenne pepper inhibits substance P (pain responses in the body) that provides relief from the pain and inflammation. mix enough water in 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to make a thick paste and apply it on the canker sores by using a cotton swab. Repeat it 2 – 3 times daily.

Tips and Precautions:

  1. Don’t get confused cold sores with canker sores, as cold sores are caused due to virus and contagious that occurs on the lips and outside the mouth but the canker sores are non-contagious ulcers that formed inside the mouth.
  2. Drink plenty of water and consume a healthy diet that includes fresh fruits, vegetables and leafy greens. Also, include foods that are rich in B & C vitamins, folate (folic acid), zinc and iron which help to promote faster relief.
  3. Consume probiotics (like plain yogurt) which helps to restore the good bacterial balance in your mouth (or) simply apply it on the canker sores affected area to get soothing relief from the pain.
  4. Avoid the consumption of sugary, salty, spicy and acidic foods which causes some pain and burning sensation.
  5. Use toothpastes and mouth rinses that are free from sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) which helps to speed up the healing process and prevents its recurrence. Also, use brush with a soft bristles to brush your teeth gently.
  6. Quit smoking, avoid chewing gums and drinking alcohol, as they irritate the sores and worsens the problem.
  7. You can also apply vitamin E oil or coconut oil or lemon balm or onion juice or suck on some zinc lozenges, etc. to get rid of the pain.
  8. Consult your doctor if you didn’t get any relief from the pain or the canker sores even after 10 days, for proper diagnose and treatment.

Try these natural ways to get rid of Canker Sores? Do you know any other successful canker sore remedies? Then share it with us in the below comments box.