Mouth ulcers are extremely common and many of us experience them at least once in our lifetime. It’s nothing but an open sore which develops inside the mouth, or on lips and surrounding area. It occurs due to a break in the continuity of the epithelium or the mucous membrane. Mouth ulcers are painful and occur commonly due to deficiency of vitamin 12. Other reasons include poor dental hygiene, food allergies, eating very spicy food and mouth injuries resulting from various dental procedures.
Though mouth ulcers usually heal within a period of 10 days, they cause a lot of trouble. So here are some home tips/remedies that can help in relieving the pain:
-The first thing would be to stop eating oily and spicy food. The pain will only intensify when you consume such food items. Also, avoid drinking coffee and tea. Your diet should consist mainly of fresh fruits and vegetables. (more…)
Wed, Jul 20, 2011
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