Those shallow ulcerations you can get in your mouth, technically called aphthous stomatitis but more commonly known as canker sores, can cause quite a bit of discomfort. They can be caused by stress, a minor mouth abrasion or a host of other reasons. While they will heal in a week […]
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Alum often appears on lists of home remedies for canker sores. It’s a longtime folk remedy and fans of the substance claim their mouth sores go away almost instantly after applying it. A number of people have used this powder since they were kids, learning about it from parents and […]
Baking soda, or sodium bicarbonate, is an amazing, inexpensive household staple with many uses. Aside from being a common ingredient in baked goods, it can be used for cleaning just about anything, including your teeth, it is a natural deodorizer and a popular treatment for rashes, bites, stings and other […]
Clinical studies have shown that zinc lozenges can help shorten the length of the common cold and zap sore throats. It turns out they are also an effective natural canker sore remedy for many people. Zinc is known to possess antibiotic agents, so if your canker sore is caused by […]
Typically, a canker sore will last for 10 to 14 days and quite often it’s very painful. While in the end they will heal without treatment, for some people the pain and discomfort is agonizing. If you have tried all kinds of over-the-counter products and home remedies and were thinking […]
It may be somewhat surprising to learn that in spite of ongoing research, no one know the exact cause of aphthous ulcers, also know as recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) and more commonly known as canker sores. These are small ulcers that can appear inside the mouth and cause a lot […]
Canker sores, also known as aphthous ulcers, are small open lesions that can appear inside the mouth. They can get inflamed and swollen and can become very uncomfortable, but they can be treated. Recent research shows that licorice root may be a home remedy for canker sores worth trying. This […]
Most of the time trying some simple home remedies for canker sores can resolve your ulcers. But there are a few instances where some people may need medical help. Professional medical care is recommended for those suffering from moderate to severe mouth sores, for example, lesions that are so painful […]
According to research by a team of physicians as Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, a dose of 1000mcg of Vitamin B12 taken nightly at bedtime was found to be an effective treatment for preventing canker sores. What Are Canker Sores Canker sores, also known as Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis or RAS, […]