How do you deal with mouth ulcers? Cure and prevention not just pain management !
Question:
How do you deal with mouth ulcers? Cure and prevention not just pain management preferably?
Answers:
Local cleaning and good oral hygiene is fundamental
Drink cold liquids, such as water or iced tea, or eat Popsicles or frozen juices. Use a straw to keep the liquid from coming in contact with your mouth sore.
Eat soft, bland foods that are easy to swallow, such as ice cream, custard, applesauce, cottage cheese, macaroni and cheese, soft-cooked eggs, yogurt, or cream soups.
Cut foods into small pieces, or grind, mash, blend, or puree foods.
Avoid coffee, chocolate, spicy and salty foods, citrus fruits, nuts, seeds, and tomatoes. Sharp-edged foods such as peanuts, tacos, and potato chips should be avoided
A soft-bristled toothbrush should be used, and the teeth and gums should be brushed carefully
An infectious cause can usually be treated with medication
Systemic problems, such as AIDS, leukemia, and anemia are treated by the appropriate medical specialist.
Local factors, such as ill-fitting dental appliances or sharp teeth, can be corrected by a dentist.
Minor mouth burns from hot beverages or hot foods will usually resolve on their own in a week or so. Chronic problems with aphthous stomatitis are treated by first correcting any vitamin B12, iron, or folate deficiencies.