Imagine you are getting ready to go to work.
You have the perfect outfit to wear.
Then, you go to breakfast and you start eating your food when suddenly you notice a small sore in your mouth.
You try to figure out how to treat them but you have no idea what would work.
If you have ever had an experience like this with mouth ulcers, you realize how frustrating and annoying canker sores can be.
The following is are some suggestions on how to treat them.
This information applies to cold sores as well.
Rinse your mouth with alkaline mouth wash such as glycothymoline.
Alkalizing the area can help to reduce the pain of canker sores.
Or, by contrast, you could mix one part hydrogen peroxide with one part water then use a cotton ball or a Q-tip to gently dab the liquid directly onto the mouth ulcer.
Do not swallow the hydrogen peroxide and water mixture.
Put ice into your mouth.
Having something cold such as ice can relieve the pain when you have a canker sore.
Brush your teeth with a soft toothbrush.
Avoid aggravating the sore when you brush your teeth.
That will give the it a chance to heal.
Eat alkaline foods.
Avoid sugar, acidic foods, acidic sauces, carbonated drinks, liquor, and yeast food for a few days until it heals.
Knowing how to treat canker sores when they happen is important.
Granted, if the mouth ulcer becomes infected, it might be necessary to go to see a physician who might prescribe medication such as Tetracycline or Acyclovir.