Waspada.co.id – Because of canker sores, the experience of eating food becomes unpleasant. Not only about eating, sometimes canker sores also interfere with talking and laughing.
In addition to using drugs, there are a number of other ways to treat canker sores. You can use this method as an alternative to first aid for canker sores.
Here’s how to treat canker sores without drugs:
1. Rinse with salt water
The salt will help kill bacteria that can make canker sores worse. Gargling salt water will also help canker sores dry quickly.
Simply dissolve 1 tablespoon of salt in half a cup of warm water. Use it to rinse your mouth for at least 15-30 seconds, then spit it out. It’s best to repeat every few hours.
2. Baking soda
Baking soda will restore the pH balance and reduce inflammation thereby speeding up the healing of canker sores. You need to dissolve 1 tablespoon of baking soda in half a cup of water. Use it to rinse your mouth for 15-30 seconds then throw it away.
Besides being dissolved as a mouthwash, baking soda can also be made like a paste. Mix it with a little water until it thickens, then apply it to the canker sore area.
3. Honey
Launching from Very Well Health, several studies have found honey can be used as a treatment medium for canker sores. It is highly recommended to use raw honey or natural forest honey that has not been processed.
Honey is enough to be applied to canker sores several times a day. Honey will help reduce pain, redness and size of canker sores.
4. Compress the chamomile tea bag
Consumption of chamomile tea can help cure canker sores. Chamomile, especially German chamomile, contains anti-inflammatory and antiseptic components that help heal canker sores.
Enjoy chamomile tea with honey for optimal benefits. After brewing, the tea bag should not be thrown away immediately. Use a tea bag to compress canker sores.
5. Gargle apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar can also help treat canker sores. Its use must be dissolved with water in a ratio of 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to 1 cup of water (236 ml). Use the solution to gargle for 30 seconds to 1 minute. After gargling, rinse your mouth with plain water. (wol/cnn/ryan/data3)
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