oral disease ====================== A superficial, small and benign ulcer in the soft tissue inside the mouth or lips, under the tongue and on the gum membrane is called oral thrush. It is one centimeter in size and the wound is round or oval, white or yellow. Oral thrush, unlike the blisters outside the mouth such as severe cold sores or cold sores, does not develop in the mouth. And it does not spread in any way. Click to make an appointment with **the best dentist in Tehran**... Causes of mouth ulcers 1.... When minor injuries such as accidentally biting the tongue or hitting 2... Toothbrush to the mouth 3... when stressed 4... after eating allergenic foods and some medicines 5.... During hormonal changes, for example, during the menstrual cycle 6... In case of lack of nutrients such as vitamin B12 or iron and folic acid 7... damages caused by artificial teeth or tooth tip wear 8... Viruses, including herpes simplex virus (chickenpox) or varicella zoster virus (chickenpox and shingles) 9... Digestive problems such as celiac disease or corn 10... when quitting smoking 11... Oral cancer (in very rare cases) 12... Radiotherapy around the head and neck Methods to treat mouth ulcers **wash it with salt** People also use natural alternative methods such as salt solution to improve the healing process... Rinsing the mouth with salt water solution for 30 seconds by increasing the concentration of sodium chloride and collecting membrane water around the mouth sores helps to heal abscesses and game sores such as mouth sores. ### Brushing the mouth and teeth with a soft toothbrush Taking care of the mouth and not harming the pest accelerates the treatment of the pest.. Using a soft toothbrush prevents the irritation of the mouth pest.... Good oral and dental hygiene by keeping the teeth and gums clean prevents the wounds from getting infected. ***yogurt** Consuming high-quality probiotic yogurt is very useful for mouth ulcers.... Probiotic acts like a strainer and allows only the right bacteria to be present in the mouth.... This helps to soothe and heal mouth ulcers.... On the other hand, the softness and coolness of yogurt helps to reduce the pain caused by ulcers.. ### Black tea If you have a mouth ulcer, place a tea bag directly on the ulcer to relieve the pain.... You can also gargle chilled tea as a mouthwash.... The tannin in tea has a positive effect on healing mouth ulcers. ### Using ice Sucking small pieces of ice relieves and reduces the burning and inflammation of the wound.... The coldness of the ice reduces the blood supply to the mouth wound.... As a result, the pain and swelling of the wound decreases. ### Zinc supplement consumption Zinc deficiency can be related to oral thrush....so taking a zinc supplement can solve the problem....but you must remember that long-term use of zinc tablets should be under the supervision of a doctor....taking daily supplements containing 150 mg of zinc will reduce the number of mouth ulcers from 50% to 2 times better than 100%..there will be ways to help heal oral thrush. ### Vitamin E Open a vitamin E capsule and put the liquid inside on the mouth ulcer.. The oil containing vitamin E covers the wound like a coating and prevents it from infection, and this helps the healing process and faster recovery of the mouth ulcer. ### Aftin gel Aftin gel is a brand new product containing plant extracts that usually cures mouth ulcers with a single use and within 20 seconds.... The pain and discomfort of the patient will decrease after a few minutes and the effects of the plague will heal and heal after a short time. ### Guide to using Aftin gel First determine the location of the pest in the mouth, then with the help of the syringe tip, pour a drop of pastille gel slowly on the ear cleaner and press exactly on the area of ​​the mouth pest for 20 seconds and immediately rinse the mouth with plenty of water. ### Aloe Vera Since the gel substance in aloe vera leaves helps relieve pain and heal wounds, it is known as a first aid plant... Dry the pest and its surroundings with an ear cleaner, then cut the aloe vera leaf and put the aloe vera gel directly on the pest and repeat this as many times as necessary. ### Magnesium milk Take a small amount of this milky, laxative and antacid liquid and rinse your mouth with it... Then you will see how the antioxidant property of manganese neutralizes the acids that irritate the pest.... You can even apply this substance directly to the pest with an ear cleaner 3 to 4 times a day.... Another combination that can be more effective than a milk tea... Diphenhydramine is an anti-allergic. ### coconut oil This oil has antimicrobial and antibacterial properties and this has made it very popular for treating mouth ulcers... Try to use natural coconut oil as much as you can so that it has more effect on the wound... Apply coconut oil on the wound several times a day with a clean cotton cloth... Take a tablespoon of coconut oil and rinse your mouth with it twice a day for 15 minutes. ### cilantro Coriander can be a wonderful treatment for plague due to its antibacterial properties....if you have coriander leaves, boil some of them in water....after the coriander water becomes lukewarm, you can rinse your mouth with it 4 times a day. Time to see a doctor If a person has any of the following symptoms after three weeks, they should see a doctor: - **unexcusable fatigue for more than a few days** - **inflammation or pain in other parts of the body** - **fever** - **burning eyes** - **abdominal pain** If mouth ulcers occur regularly and for a long time, it is better to consult a specialist doctor.. It is better to remember the history of mouth sores and any predisposing factors such as spicy food.

Bahman Hossein Pouragadham 11 May 1400 Dentistry Dentistry