We all know how annoying mouth ulcers can be.
When you have a mouth ulcer, you can't eat anything, and if you're not careful, you'll "scream" in pain.
It's worth noting that mouth ulcers are never seasonal or occasional, and you don't know when they'll grow, so what can we do about them? Let's take a look.
01What is a mouth ulcer?
A mouth ulcer, commonly known as a "mouth sore", is a common ulcerative injury to the mucous membrane of the mouth, manifesting itself as one or several, round or oval, yellowish-white ulcers in the mouth, between the size of a grain of wheat and a soybean. They are very painful, with localised burning pain, and in severe cases can affect eating and speaking, causing great inconvenience to daily life.
Mouth ulcers are as common as colds, and almost everyone has experienced them at some point. Epidemiological studies show that 1 in 5 people have had at least one mouth ulcer.
02 Bad habits that cause mouth ulcers
Working late at night: Overworking and staying up late can lead to a decrease in immunity and is a common trigger for recurring mouth ulcers. Many young people "contribute" their sleep time to work, online games and so on. This is why the body "surrenders" in front of mouth ulcers.
No spice at the table: It is said that disease enters through the mouth and mouth ulcers are no exception. Among the five flavours of the diet, spicy is the most inflammatory. Typical foods include spicy hotpot and red oil hotpot. Therefore, it is important to eat less spicy and hot foods, as well as "hot" fruits such as lychees, pineapples, oranges and cinnamon.
Ignore oral "trauma": the oral mucosa is also vulnerable to external forces such as teeth and braces. Ulcers can develop after breaking down.
Brushing: Many people are afraid to brush their teeth because of the pain, which is not right. It is important to keep the habit of brushing your teeth in the morning and evening and rinsing your mouth after meals during the period of ulcers, using cooled white water with salt or medicated mouthwash to reduce oral bacteria and prevent secondary infections due to food residues.
03 How to avoid mouth ulcers
Daily care
Keeping your mouth clean at all times is one of the most effective ways to combat oral diseases. In addition, it is important to eliminate the stimulation of smoking and alcohol, keep a happy mood, avoid overwork and tension, and ensure sufficient sleep. Exercise regularly if you have the time to do so to improve your health.
Avoid eating spicy and hot foods
Avoid spicy and hot foods, as well as rough, sharp and hard foods to prevent damage to the mucous membrane. Avoid using toothpaste that irritates the oral mucosa and do not use excessive force when brushing your teeth. Take particular care not to irritate the wound frequently with your tongue and teeth, as this may affect the healing of the ulcer surface or even enlarge the ulcer area.
Medication relief
To relieve mouth ulcers, it is enough to grasp the three points of anti-inflammation, pain relief and promotion of healing.
① Use a medical rinse for anti-inflammatory purposes, as this will help the rinse to penetrate into the oral mucosa tissue.
②You can also choose topical medication, which aims to reduce inflammation and pain and prevent infection. Commercially available film or spray for mouth ulcers are available.
③There are also local anaesthetics such as ice chips and borax to "stop the pain" or to stop the pain by numbing the sensation of pain.
Keep your mood happy
Avoid overexertion and tension and get enough sleep.
With good lifestyle habits, mouth ulcers can be prevented in advance! I hope you all eat and drink well and have no mouth ulcers~
