Canker sores and mouth ulcers; how to avoid and relieve pain








For years, I've been suffering from canker sores.
Canker Sores are white ulcers that forms inside the mouth.  They are quite painful and can last 3 to 7 days.  There are many reasons for canker sores.  I am not a medical professional, however, I figured out why I get them and how to relieve the pain.


It is important to note that Canker sores are not transferable to others by contact or sharing food.  Canker Sores differ from Cold Sores (HSV-1) (Herpes).  So don't worry about infecting others.

Here are some triggers to canker sores:
1.  Fatigue
2.  Stress
3.  Compromise to immune system (illness or certain medication)
4.  Food allergies or sensitivity
5.  Sodium Laurel Sulfate (SLS) or Titanium DiOxide

When providing Permanent Makeup Lip Blushing, one of the question on the consent form is "Do you have Herpes or Cold Sores around the lips".  Some people answer "Yes", however, it turns out they get Canker Sores, not Cold sores.

Sodium Laurel Sulfate is a detergent in most toothpastes, it creates the foaming action.   It is best for people with canker sores to avoid this ingredient in their mouth.  Foaming detergent will irritate your mouth.  Check the ingredient list on your toothpaste.  So far, the most accessible toothpaste that is SLS free is Biotene for Dry Mouth.  You can purchase at most drugstores and supermarkets, paste or gel.  The Original paste has a better taste and consistency.



Food allergy or sensitivity is another important contributor to an outbreak.  Most people do not realize that there are many foods that they are "sensitive" to.   Allergies and sensitivity will produce different reactions.  Sensitivity is mild but unpleasant.  For me, onions and red wine will trigger canker sores.  Also, too much acidic foods, like oranges or tomato sauce, may also irritate my mouth.  It is best to avoid or limit certain foods from your diet.  

What to do when you have an outbreak.
Sleep and rest is the best remedy.  I use  Sanjin Melon Frost Spray to relieve pain.  It works instantly to relieve the pain.  It comes in a small bottle and it's made from dehydrated watermelon rinds.  It is a fine powder, grey in color, tastes awful, but it immediately relieves the discomfort.  When dusted directly on the canker sore, it temporarily provides relief from pain.  It was invented by Chinese herbalist to sooth canker sores due to fire in the stomach.  It's made with watermelon and Glauber’s salt.  There's information on how to make your own Melon Frost.  
http://www.newlandmagazine.com.au/vision/article/362?lang=en

I simply purchased my bottles from Amazon.com for approximately $10.  Well worth stocking up.

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