Canker sores often return, but you may be able to reduce their frequency by addressing factors that seem to trigger them:
Watch what you eat. Try to avoid foods that seem to irritate your mouth. They may be nuts, chips, pretzels, certain spices, salty foods and acidic fruits such as pineapple, grapefruit and orange. Be sure to avoid all foods to which you are sensitive or allergic.
Choose healthy foods. To avoid nutritional deficiencies, eat plenty of fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Eating regular yogurt that contains acidophilus or other beneficial bacteria may also help prevent ulcers.
Do not chew and talk at the same time. Doing so may cause minor trauma to the delicate lining of the mouth.
Follow good habits of oral hygiene. Regular brushing after meals and flossing once a day can keep your mouth clean and free of food that can trigger a nerve. Use a soft brush to help prevent irritation to delicate tissues of the mouth, and avoid toothpastes and mouth rinses containing sodium lauryl sulfate.
Protect your mouth. If you have braces or other dental appliances, ask your dentist about orthodontic waxes to cover sharp edges.
Watch what you eat. Try to avoid foods that seem to irritate your mouth. They may be nuts, chips, pretzels, certain spices, salty foods and acidic fruits such as pineapple, grapefruit and orange. Be sure to avoid all foods to which you are sensitive or allergic.
Choose healthy foods. To avoid nutritional deficiencies, eat plenty of fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Eating regular yogurt that contains acidophilus or other beneficial bacteria may also help prevent ulcers.
Do not chew and talk at the same time. Doing so may cause minor trauma to the delicate lining of the mouth.
Follow good habits of oral hygiene. Regular brushing after meals and flossing once a day can keep your mouth clean and free of food that can trigger a nerve. Use a soft brush to help prevent irritation to delicate tissues of the mouth, and avoid toothpastes and mouth rinses containing sodium lauryl sulfate.
Protect your mouth. If you have braces or other dental appliances, ask your dentist about orthodontic waxes to cover sharp edges.
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