Canker Sores Warning: Small Mouth Ulcers That Ruin Your Day?

🧴 Method 1: Salt Water Rinse (Best daily relief)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup warm water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

1. Mix salt into warm water
2. Take a sip and swish in your mouth for 20–30 seconds
3. Focus on the sore area
4. Spit it out (do not swallow)
5. Repeat 2–3 times daily

🥄 Method 2: Baking Soda Paste

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• A few drops of water

Steps:

1. Mix to form a thick paste
2. Apply directly onto the sore
3. Leave for 5–10 minutes
4. Rinse gently
5. Use once daily

🍯 Method 3: Honey or Aloe Vera

Steps:

1. Apply a small amount of honey or aloe vera gel directly on the sore
2. Leave it without rinsing
3. Repeat 2–3 times a day

⚠️ Important Tips

• Avoid spicy, acidic, or crunchy foods
• Use a soft toothbrush
• Stay hydrated
• Don’t pick or irritate the sore

❗ When to See a Doctor

• Lasts more than 2 weeks
• Very large or extremely painful
• Keeps coming back frequently

💡 What Causes Them?

• Minor mouth injury (biting, brushing too hard)
• Stress
• Vitamin deficiencies (B12, iron)
• Hormonal changes