You've probably experienced it before: a painful sore in the mouth that can be felt all the time while eating and talking. Recognizable? That's right, canker sores! They usually go away on their own after one or two weeks, but ideally you want to get rid of them as quickly as possible.

How?

How do canker sores actually arise? The cause is often unclear, because several factors can play a role. Usually the cause is stress, poor oral hygiene or a vitamin deficiency.

There are several types of canker sores, but the most common is the small canker sores, which are smaller than one centimeter and can be quite painful. Fortunately, these go away on their own. Until then, you can fortunately also treat the canker sore yourself with the golden tips below!

Keep it clean

First of all, you can do this by starting with good oral hygiene. This plays a major role in the causes of a canker sore, as soon as you pay close attention to this, the chance that you will get a canker sore is much smaller. In addition to continuing to brush and floss properly, a mouth rinse is also very important in keeping your teeth clean. Please note that you do not use alcohol-containing mouthwash, as this can be harmful and only make the mouth ulcer worse. It is best to use a mouthwash with chamomile or tea tree oil. These ingredients have a disinfectant effect and thus heal the inflammation. Bye bye canker sores!

Stay healthy

Canker sores usually occur due to reduced resistance. To prevent physical inflammation, you should consume sufficient vitamins and minerals. A healthy sleep rhythm is also important, so that your physical resistance is maintained and the body can recover as best as possible in the event of inflammation.

The right toothpaste

Our final tip: use a toothpaste that foams as little as possible. The substance that makes your toothpaste foam (sodium lauryl sulphate) causes extra irritation, especially if you are already sensitive to canker sores.

As long as you pay close attention to your physical health, you should be able to easily prevent canker sores, and don't worry... otherwise they will go away on their own!