| Canker sores are the often painful mouth | | | | inside of the mouth and cause canker sores. |
| ulcers that result from a variety of causes. | | | | Some of the more abrasive foods that can |
| These sores can be very annoying, as they can | | | | cause injuries to the inside of the mouth |
| make it difficult to eat, talk, and drink. | | | | include corn and potato chips and bread |
| They also cause discomfort when one is | | | | crusts, especially hard or dried crusts. All |
| brushing one's teeth, and can cause you to | | | | of these foods can encourage canker sore |
| brush gingerly during the duration of the | | | | growth within the mouth. You should limit |
| canker sore. There is no absolute cure for | | | | them if you find that you frequently develop |
| canker sores, and no surefire way to prevent | | | | canker sores. |
| them. However, there are a variety of mouth | | | | |
| medicines to reduce the pain and help them | | | | Other substances that can contribute to the |
| heal, as well as a few things you can do to | | | | development of canker sores include tobacco |
| reduce the likelihood that you will get a | | | | and alcohol. Tobacco is bad for you on |
| canker sore. | | | | multiple levels, and in any form can |
| | | | aggravate conditions in your mouth enough to |
| One of the basic things that you can do to | | | | result in a canker sore. Chewing tobacco, |
| avoid canker sores is to be careful of | | | | though, is especially prone to creating |
| causing injury to the inside of your mouth. | | | | canker sores. Frequent alcohol consumption |
| Such injuries can provide a breeding ground | | | | can also contribute substantially to canker |
| for the bacteria that cause ulcers, as well | | | | sore development. Limiting your intake can |
| as provide an ideal location for painful | | | | help reduce the chances that you will develop |
| swelling. Chewing your food slowly and | | | | canker sores in your mouth. |
| carefully can help you avoid accidentally | | | | |
| biting your tongue or your cheek. Bite | | | | You can also reduce the chances of developing |
| injuries to the moth often develop into | | | | canker sores by regular, daily dental hygiene |
| canker sores. Another way to avoid mouth | | | | (brushing and flossing every day, and using |
| injury is to gently brush your teeth. Use a | | | | mouthwash), and by visiting your dentist on a |
| toothbrush with soft bristles. You want to | | | | regular basis. Most professionals recommend |
| make sure that you brush thoroughly, but | | | | that you pay a visit to the dentist every six |
| there is no need to be rough with your | | | | months. Some canker sores are caused by |
| brushing. | | | | allergies and nutrient deficiencies, so if |
| | | | you follow the above guidelines and still |
| Some foods are known to trigger canker sores. | | | | find that you are developing regular canker |
| While it is usually okay to eat most foods, | | | | sores, speak with a health professional about |
| too much of some acidic foods, or rough foods | | | | your options. You may be prescribed special |
| which are abrasive to the mouth, can result | | | | medications or supplements to help address |
| in canker sores. Acidic foods like nuts, | | | | the problem. |
| citrus fruits, and tomatoes can irritate the | | | | |