What Is a Stress Ulcer?
6. How Are Mouth Ulcers Treated?
Effective treatment methods for mouth ulcers often relate to lifestyle changes, including stress reduction. Because certain foods and beverages can cause or aggravate a mouth ulcer, people should avoid those items that are acidic, hard, alcoholic, hot, salty or spicy. Limiting, or quitting, the use of smoking and other tobacco products is also effective. It may also help to drink through a straw.
Medically, there are some things people can do. One is to manage any medical issues or infections related to the ulcers. It may also help to use medicated mouth rinses or take corticosteroids.
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