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ways To Get Rid Of Canker Sores

November 19, 2009 by Lacy Lin  
Filed under Health & Fitness

The sores that occur in your mouth from time to time are called canker sores. Canker sores can be quite painful depending on how big it is.

Canker sores usually last several days. No definitive reasons have been found about what causes canker sores.

Before canker sores get full blown, you can find ways to prevent it from happening. You should stop using toothpastes that have sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) in it. SLS dries the skin and causes the natural protection to break down resulting in canker sores.

Make sure you get a good amount of sleep. Lack of sleep causes stress which can cause canker sores.

If you do not get enough vitamin B, that can lead to canker sores. Buy some vitamin B if you feel you are lacking.

Wash your mouth with antibacterial mouth wash after you brush your teeth. Antibacterial rinse can get rid of the bacteria that could linger near your canker sores. You can also rinse with salt water or hydrogen peroxide.

Use a baking soda paste on your canker sores. Baking soda has curative properties and helps soothe the sore. You should also stop eating any kind of foods that will irritate the canker sore, such as chips or spicy food.

Get some yogurt which has acidophilus. Acidophilus helps to speed the recovery time of canker sores by improving your immune system.

You can buy sprays or creams that can soothe the pain of canker sores. Usually you can find these at pharmacies and they do not require prescriptions.

Right when you feel you are about to get canker sores, start taking measures to prevent the sores from getting worse. By being proactive you can avoid having to suffer canker sores for several days.

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