Mouth ulcer are indeed
very painful sores which are found in the mouth and is visible on the lips, tongue
and even the gums or inside the cheeks. Mouth ulcers are white or yellow in
color and usually heal in 7 to 10 days
Here is a brief
description of some of the best treatment options for mouth ulcers:
Coconut
Milk
You can scrape fresh
coconut and take out its milk and gargle with it 3-4 times a day. It is
considered to be a very effective remedy for treating mouth ulcers.
Fenugreek
Leaves
For this, you need to
boil 2 cups of water and mix 1 cup fenugreek leaves and strain. Cover it and
keep it aside for some time. After that, you can strain the water and gargle with
it 2-3 times a day.
Coriander
Seeds
You can also bring to
boil l tsp of coriander seeds to 1 cup of water. Remove it when it becomes slightly
warm and gargle for 3-4 times a day.
Tulsi
Leaves
Chewing tulsi leaves in
the morning in an empty stomach helps in curing mouth ulcers fast. It is one of
the best natural remedies for treating mouth ulcers.
Raw
Tomatoes
You can eat raw
tomatoes to get rid of mouth ulcers. For fast cure, it’s recommended to gargle
with tomato juice about three to four times a day.
Apply
Glycerin and Turmeric Powder
For this, you need to mix
a small amount of turmeric powder with one tablespoon of glycerin and apply it
on the affected areas.
Coconut
Oil
Coconut oil is one of
the best home remedies for many things including mouth ulcers. In order to use
coconut oil to treat mouth ulcer simply rub some of the oil directly onto your users
twice a day and you will be able to see a marked difference.
Avoid
Hot Drinks and Spicy Foods
You should not drink hot
liquids like coffee, tea and avoid taking oily and spicy food. You should go in
for a diet which is rich in calcium and vitamin C. It can be easily found in
foods such as milk, yogurt, cottage cheese and orange juice. You should also
stop eating non-vegetarian foods as they tend to increase acidity in the body.
Other
Treatment Options
Apart from this, it is
suggested to keep your mouth clean and drink
plenty of fluids. You should regularly rinse your mouth with warm water with a
pinch of salt added to it.
After using all the
treatment options, if you find that your mouth ulcers are just not subsiding,
you can purchase a topical relief on a doctor's prescription. Destressing,
taking enough rest and intake of a healthy and nutritious diet also fastens up
the healing process of mouth ulcers.
In case, the problem of
mouth ulcers remains untreated even after using all the remedies mentioned
above, it is recommended to immediately consult a doctor. You should wait for a
maximum of seven days for the mouth ulcers to be cured, after that a doctor
must be consulted to avoid any dangerous situation.
