Mouth ulcers are very painful. A person suffering from mouth ulcers cannot speak properly and feels pain while eating. The causes of mouth ulcers are poor oral hygiene, stress, nutritional deficiencies, irregular digestion and constipation, insufficient rest and heavy smoking.

The ulcers can occur either singly or in form of groups on tongue, upper and lower palates of mouth. The early stages of ulcers have tingling and burning sensations in mouth. These ulcers form reddish holes in the mouth surrounded by white outline and are very bothersome. They generally last for 10 days, but during this period they create problems while talking and swallowing food. It is followed by excessive salivation, bad breath and can further exceed to throat also.

Western medicine is found to be too strong for this condition. Therefore, following home remedies along with some western medicines works best for relief from mouth ulcers. When a person suffers from mouth ulcers, the best way is to drink plenty of fluids in form of water and fruit juices. Fruit juices contain active enzymes which help in relieving the tingling sensation of ulcers.

Avoid eating spicy and junk food, as they can aggravate the burning sensation of the ulcers. For treating mouth ulcers, coconut milk mixed with honey can be used to massage the gums thrice a day. Apply a mixture of finely powdered root bark of amla with honey on affected area. This is an excellent treatment for mouth ulcers. Avoid drinking tea, coffee and carbonated drinks to prevent mouth ulcers.

A mixture of turmeric powder with glycerin can be an effective remedy. Chewing tulsi leaves, many times a day is also good. Mix one cup of fenugreek leaves in two cups of boiled water. Keep it for sometime and use this water for gargling daily. It is one of the best home treatments for mouth ulcers. Use the extracted coconut milk for gargling many times a day.

Apply a paste of baking soda and water directly to the sores. Avoid brushing with tooth-brush having hard bristles. Keep yourself free of irregular digestion and constipation by eating food rich in fibers and nutrients. Vitamin B12 and iron pills can be taken on prescription of the doctor. If listed remedies are followed regularly with healthy life style, mouth ulcers can become history from your life.