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Health Tips: Due to the rapidly changing lifestyle and eating habits, people suffer from stomach related problems. This is the reason that nowadays people are troubled by problems like constipation, indigestion, dyspepsia and acidity from an early age. Apart from this, due to stomach problems, people start having ulcers in the mouth, which makes it difficult to speak and eat and drink. Sometimes the problem of mouth ulcers increases so much that people have difficulty eating solid food, in such a situation people eat liquid food or khichdi and porridge. In this article, Dr. Ashish Kumar Singh, Professor, Manav Rachna Dental College, Department of Orthodontics, Faridabad, is telling some tips to get rid of mouth ulcers, which you can benefit by adopting.
remedies to cure mouth ulcers
1). Gargle with warm salt water
People suffering from mouth ulcers can benefit from gargling with warm salt water. Gargling with salt water is an old and effective remedy for mouth sores. Salt has antiseptic properties, which help prevent infection and heal sores. To prepare gargle water, mix half a teaspoon of salt in 1 glass of lukewarm water and then gargle with this water and then spit the water out, taking care not to swallow the water. Gargling with salt water 2-3 times a day is beneficial.
2). Avoid spicy or sour foods
To get rid of the problem of mouth ulcers, you should avoid spicy and sour foods, these can irritate the ulcers further. You should stay away from spicy and sour foods until the problem of mouth ulcers is cured. Foods like chillies, lemons, tomatoes and oranges should be especially avoided.
3). Apply antiseptic gel on the ulcer
If you are suffering from mouth ulcers and it causes extreme pain and swelling, you can apply antiseptic gel on mouth ulcers on the advice of your doctor. Applying antiseptic gel on mouth ulcers provides relief and the ulcers heal faster. To apply antiseptic gel on ulcers, first wash your hands and then apply it on the ulcers with the help of a clean finger or cotton bud.
4). Keep your mouth clean
People who have mouth ulcers should take special care of oral hygiene. This reduces infection and ulcers heal faster. Brush your mouth at least twice a day. Also use a mouthwash rich in antibacterial properties. Remember that you must rinse after eating food.
5). Drink water
People who suffer from mouth ulcers should drink at least 2-3 liters of water a day. Drinking adequate water regularly reduces mouth ulcers, swelling, and inflammation. Drinking water keeps the body hydrated and relieves stomach problems, which can reduce mouth ulcers.