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2. How to get rid of canker sores — and make them less painful

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   “Salt water is a natural cleansing agent so it helps keep the area clean,” says Kennedy. ... “If spicy or acidic foods or another specific food is causing canker sores in your mouth, it can ...

3. Aphthous stomatitis - Wikipedia

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   Aphthous stomatitis, [2] or recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS), commonly referred to as a canker sore or salt blister, is a common condition characterized by the repeated formation of benign and non-contagious mouth ulcers (aphthae) in otherwise healthy individuals.

4. Eight natural ways to get healthier, stronger gums and teeth

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   Salt water rinses, for instance, are excellent for treating wounds in the mouth. This is because salt is a natural disinfectant and can help remove swelling from the tissues, according to Dr ...

5. Mouth ulcer - Wikipedia

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   Diagramatic representation of mucosal erosion (left), excoriation (center), and ulceration (right) Simplistic representation of the life cycle of mouth ulcers. An ulcer (/ ˈ ʌ l s ər /; from Latin ulcus, "ulcer, sore") [2] is a break in the skin or mucous membrane with loss of surface tissue and the disintegration and necrosis of epithelial tissue. [3]

6. Stomatitis - Wikipedia

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   The individual ulcers (aphthae) recur periodically and heal completely, although in the more severe forms, new ulcers may appear in other parts of the mouth before the old ones have finished healing. Aphthous stomatitis is one of the most common diseases of the oral mucosa , and is thought to affect about 20% of the general population to some ...

7. Mucositis - Wikipedia

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   Oral hygiene is the mainstay of treatment; patients are encouraged to clean their mouth every four hours and at bedtime, more often if the mucositis becomes worse. [citation needed] Water-soluble jellies can be used to lubricate the mouth. Salt mouthwash can soothe the pain and keep food particles clear so as to avoid infection.