The open sores which appear in the mouth are called as mouth ulcers. They are white or yellow in color, and are generally accompanied with a sharp pain, which is felt most when the person is eating. The pain is quite acute when salty or spicy food passes over the ulcer. Mouth ulcers can occur anywhere in the mouth - on the inner surface of the cheeks, lips, tongue, palate and at the base of the gums. Most of the mouth ulcers are not serious and can heal by themselves after a few days without treatment. Aft ulcers are recurring ulcers without a known cause and affects almost 20% of population. A medical consultation is recommended if your home cure does not work, or if they appear more frequent. The symptoms can be: * Inflamed area inside the mouth * Irritated mucosa around the lesion * Pain * Masticating problems and painful dental brushing * Zonal irritations and inflammations by salty, condimental or peppered aliments * Losing the appetite Normally mouth ulcers are caused by either virus, bacteria or fungus and may result in the body's own immune system attacking the mucosal lining of the mouth. In some cases people who suffer from either Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn's Disease (intestinal conditions) may find themselves suffering from mouth ulcers also. Keep in mind, while most mouth ulcers are benign, they can be more serious forms of mouth ulcers that are not easily treated nor go away quickly. For minor mouth ulcers, a few tips can be offered. Firstly, it should be brought to the fore what the worst type of mouth ulcer cure is. Purchasing external cold sore ointment and rubbing it into the inside of the mouth. I know, the packaging clearly says "For External Use Only", however many cases have been reported of people mistakenly believing that "cold sore" and "mouth ulcer" are the same and ending up with a mouthful of completely un-useful and unhelpful ointment. In the majority of cases mouth ulcers are a minor condition which can be treated at home. However, in a small amount of cases should you have an ulcer which persists for more than three weeks you may wish to consult your doctor or dental practitioner to assess the condition given in some cases it can be connected to mouth cancers. If you find yourself consistently suffering from repeated attacks of mouth ulcers you should also consult your doctor given anaemia and other medical conditions can be associated with them, inflammatory bowel disease is a good example. A good way of treating mouth ulcers is with coconut oil which kills the bacteria that causes them. It is also good for treating throat infections, gum disease and cavities. Certainly the Pacific Islanders who have a coconut based diet have excellent dental health and rarely suffer from mouth ulcers even when they have never brushed their teeth or used floss or anti-bacterial mouthwash. Here are some another options that seem to work the best. Rinsing: Immediately after you get a mouth ulcer, it is recommended that you wash your mouth with an antibacterial mouthwash at least twice a day for two days. This will help to ensure that you don't invite further infection during the time that your mouth is unprotected and at risk. Some people recommend an Epsom salt rinse which basically works under the same theory. Over the Counter: Topical analgesics are great to numb the pain but sometimes the effects don't last particularly long, especially when the medication is in gel form. An analgesic lozenge, which dissolves in the mouth, sometimes makes the effects last longer. Ibuprofen, whether rubbed on the sore or ingested, has also been shown to help ease pain as well as reducing swelling. If the problem is not a canker sore but in fact a cold sore, you will need to buy a medication that is specifically intended to treat cold sores. The reason for this is because cold sores are actually a form of herpes. Chapped lips, though, can lead to mouth ulcers on the lips so try to keep some Chapstick or lip balm handy so that you can ward off infections and bacteria.
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