Mouth ulcers are painful sores caused due to a myriad of reasons. The inflammation can lead to irritation, pain and difficulty in eating food, if not treated.
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Here are some home remedies to get relief from mouth ulcers.
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Baking soda paste
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Take some baking soda and mix it with water to form a paste. Apply this paste to the ulcer and keep it on for 10 minutes. Rinse your mouth with water. Try this thrice a day to cure mouth ulcers.
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Honey
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Apply some honey on the ulcers to get relief from the pain caused due to mouth ulcers. Honey has anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties that help heal ulcers.
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Gargle with salt water
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Mix a tablespoon of salt in a glass of lukewarm water and gargle thoroughly using the saline solution. You can do this twice everyday to get relief from mouth ulcers.
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Apple cider vinegar
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Mix a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar with a cup of warm water. Rinse your mouth using this water. Repeat multiple times to get rid of mouth ulcers.
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Drink lots of water
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Mouth sores and ulcers can also be caused due to stomach heat, gastrointestinal reflux and poor gut health. Make sure to drink an adequate amount of water to cure mouth ulcers quickly.