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Adopt These Simple Ways To Get Instant Relief From Mouth Ulcers
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News18•18-10-2026, 20:30
Adopt These Simple Ways To Get Instant Relief From Mouth Ulcers
- •Rinsing with lukewarm salt water helps maintain oral hygiene and reduces discomfort from mouth ulcers.
- •Letting a small piece of ice melt slowly in the mouth provides temporary relief and reduces pain.
- •Avoid spicy, sour, salty, or hot foods and consume soft foods like khichdi, porridge, and curd.
- •Maintain oral hygiene by using a soft toothbrush gently and avoid touching the ulcer with your tongue.
- •Consult a doctor if ulcers do not heal within three weeks, appear repeatedly, or cause severe pain.
Key Questions Answered
Mix half a teaspoon of salt in a glass of lukewarm water, swish it around your mouth, and spit it out without swallowing. This maintains oral hygiene and reduces discomfort, but avoid applying salt directly to the ulcer to prevent severe burning.
When you have ulcers, avoid very spicy, sour, overly salty, or hot foods because they can increase the burning sensation. Instead, opt for soft foods like khichdi, porridge, and curd.
Common ulcers typically heal within one to two weeks. However, you should consult a doctor or dentist if the ulcers do not heal for three weeks, appear repeatedly, are very large, bleed, or cause difficulty even drinking water.
