10 Home Remedies For Canker Sores
Home Remedy #2: Oral Hygiene
When it comes to canker sores, as indeed many oral health problems, one of the best home remedies is better oral hygiene. As you clean your teeth and mouth, make sure you do it gently to avoid opening up the sores, which could cause bleeding. Use a soft toothbrush to avoid further irritation.
Note that using a coarse toothbrush, harsh mouthwash or toothpaste, or brushing in a rough manner can worsen, and even prolong the canker sores problem. Sodium lauryl sulfate is associated with recurring canker sores. Therefore, avoid toothpastes or mouthwashes that have such ingredients. Better oral hygiene habits help to reduce the numbers of harmful bacteria in your mouth and speed up the healing process.
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