Thursday, September 26, 2013

Vitamins that Help Heal Mouth Ulcers

Mouth ulcers generally occur in people who are habituated to eating spicy foods, who do not brush properly, don't change their brush regularly, have vitamin deficiency, some sought of food allergies, stress, etc.

Irrespective of reasons for mouth ulcers, the pain we face due to ulcers is unbearable. Some vitamins help in dealing with mouth ulcers - they reduce pain and prevent occurrence of mouth ulcers.

Vitamins that can help heal mouth ulcers
Vitamin B12, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, sulfur containing foods are good to treat ulcers. All the above vitamins help supply oxygen to the mouth and reduce tiredness, which is one of the reasons for mouth ulcers.

Iron deficiency also contributes to mouth ulcers. Taking foods rich in vitamin B12 like beans, eggs, bananas, eggs, soy milk, etc., is good to heal mouth ulcers. Iron rich foods like spinach, oyster, turkey, pumpkin, broccoli, etc., can help in reducing the pain.

Coconut water reduces swelling due to mouth ulcers. Take sulfur rich foods like raw onions, cabbage, cauliflower, garlic, as they prevent mouth ulcers.
 
Tips to treat mouth ulcers
  • Avoid taking spicy food regularly.
  • Brush your teeth smoothly and properly. Replace brush regularly to avoid any bacterial infections.
  • Intake of vitamin C in order to cure mouth ulcers.
  • Drink about two to three glasses of orange juice. Alternatively, you can also take vitamin C tablets.
  • Onion contains sulfur and raw onions contain healing properties. Therefore, eat raw onions.
  • Include fresh yogurt, buttermilk, cottage cheese and other dairy products.
  • Avoid taking meat and chicken because they increase pain.
  • Use mouth fresheners.
  • Eat two-three holy basil leaves. It helps in healing mouth ulcers.
  • Take tomato juice as tomatoes contain a substance called lycopene which has healing properties.
  • Sip green or herbal tea after you are done with your meals.
  • Take some medicines that help in healing mouth ulcers. Some chewable tablets are also available in market that can reduce mouth ulcers.
As we discussed earlier, vitamin deficiency also has effects on mouth ulcers. So take diet rich food in vitamins that are discussed above to stay healthy.

Problem might be simple or severe, but the way we treat them is important, mouth ulcers though do not have any adverse effects, but the pain is very severe. By following the above tips and proper intake of vitamins can totally eliminate mouth ulcers.

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