Cures for a Canker Sore

Tips for curing canker sores

• Be aware of what goes in your mouth. Salty and acidic foods can aggravate canker sores and keep them from healing.
• A clean mouth is a faster healing mouth. Don’t forget to brush your teeth use antibacterial mouthwash.
• If regular mouthwash is too irritating, you may want to try a hydrogen peroxide solution which will also kill bacteria and help you flush out the sore.
• Try eliminating things that may be aggravating canker sores in your diet and changing brands of toothpaste.
• Drinking sage tea may help speed healing if drunk slowly
• Rinsing you mouth with a glass of warm water with a tablespoon of salt dissolved in it may help.
• Rinsing with a vinegar and salt solution may also speed healing.
• Try directly applying a paste of baking soda and water to the canker sore