Here’s how you can take care of the sores
– Avoid eating spicy, oily foods and hot beverages. Include fresh fruits containing vitamin C and raw vegetables as part of your diet.
– Avoid eating candy, chewing gum and aerated drinks.
– Avoid eating hard foods, such as toast, and stick to soft foods that are easier to chew.
– Include fresh yogurt, buttermilk, cottage cheese and other dairy products in your diet.
– Maintain good oral hygiene. Use a soft-bristled toothbrush when brushing your teeth.
– You can gargle your mouth alternating with hot and chilled water or apply ice on the part where you have the ulcer. That will reduce the swelling.
– Chew a few basil or tulsi leaves along with some water for about three to four times every day. This will help the ulcers go away faster.
– Apply little honey onto the mouth ulcer or mix in a little turmeric to make a paste that can be applied to the affected area. Honey helps to retain moisture and prevent dehydration. It also helps reduce scarring and hastens the process of new tissue growth.
– Reduce your stress levels by doing an activity that you find relaxing, such as yoga, meditation or exercise.
Use a saline rinse
– Mix a teaspoon or two of salt with a warm glass of water. You can also substitute salt with a pinch of baking soda.
– Hold the saline solution in your mouth, and swish from side to side.
– Gargle and spit the solution into the sink.
– Repeat a few times a day. It’s a good idea to do it again after meals and before you go to bed.