They go by several names. Ulcers, ulcers in the mouth and a series of 4-letter words that I will not enumerate here.
Whatever you call, if you have canker sores, you know the true meaning of the pain. They hurt. They do not give you a normal diet and even speak like a person. They are awkward and rude, and subject to ridicule. And very misunderstood.
They are also common in 20% of the population. This is one of 5 people. Therefore, you are not alone, far from it. In fact, if you are a teenager, you are more likely to get sore wounds than any other segment of the population. But why? Why were adolescents chosen to be especially aimed at this most disgusting modern ulcer?
Well, there are many reasons. For the same reason, your face is pulled out, and your hair grows in all kinds of irresponsible places. Early years are the time of extreme changes in the human body, and hormones revolve around like clouds in a hurricane. These same hormones can destroy chaos in several bodily systems, including your immune system, the malfunction of which is responsible for recurrent aphthic stomatitis, which is a fancy word for repeating canker sores, also known as RAS. That is why you often get ulcers of an ulcer when you are sick and faint.
Another cause of canker sores are so common during adolescence - these are dental brackets. Braces are carried by teenagers and Proteins much more than any other age group, and, like those who have braces, can tell you, they are not kind to the inside of your mouth. And all these cuts and scratches can easily lead to an ulcer wound.
And, adolescents tend to be more inclined to sweet and salty snacks than other demographics, and these products tend to scratch and dry their mouth more than other products.
So, this is a bit of a perfect gale that led to you, sometimes wishing you could cut your lips or tongue. But this is not all bad news.
Firstly, it is not herpes. This is one of those terrible misconceptions that we talked about earlier, and if you have canker sores, there is a good chance that someone told you that you have it. You may even have been someone you thought were very clever.
Well, they can still be smart. But they are wrong.
Bowel disease has nothing to do with herpes. Many people confuse canker sores with herpes that are associated with herpes. But cold ulcers form only around the lips and never appear in the mouth. And cold ulcers begin as fluid-filled blisters, which then scabs, and ulcers ulcers do not.
So now that you know what it is and what it is not, let me come to the real question - what can you do about it?
Well, there are a lot of things. But let's focus on three options - preventing them, surviving and healing.
How to prevent ulcers ulcers for teens.
1. Do not get sick.
I know it sounds pretty obvious - it’s not as if you’re trying to get sick properly. But the disease stimulates the immune system, and this leads to the overwhelming majority of ulcers. So it is good to eat, sleep a little, relieve stress, wash your hands, and generally not be rude.
2. Avoid SLS toothpaste.
SLS is sodium lauryl sulfate. It is a chemical found in most toothpastes that helps clean the teeth, but it can also negatively affect some people, causing the mouth to dry out and tiny cracks that can lead to ulcers of the ulcer. This is not true for many people, but in some cases it causes problems. It is worth it to see if it helps you. Just find toothpastes that promote the release of SLS.
3. Take a few pills.
There are several supplements that are known to help prevent ulcer wounds. Here are some of the most studied:
lysine
Vitamin B12
Iron
Folic acid
Omega 3
4. Avoid food.
Some foods that cause canker sores include salty snacks, acid foods and drinks, such as orange juice, and spicy, crumbly foods, such as potato chips. Some people find that spicy foods also bring it. But you really love pineapples, you say? It's great, just know that you have a risk of a breakthrough.
5. Close these braces.
Dental brackets are pain around, sometimes the worst of which are canker sores. You can find dental wax in stores everywhere that cover the metal and prevent it from cutting your mouth. Use it. It will make a huge difference. You can also wear a mouthpiece in bed to cover all braces and prevent them from cutting their mouths at night.
How to survive canker sores
1. Reduce inflammation
Without becoming too technical, the function that causes canker sores is an inflammatory response. In other words, if you can reduce swelling and inflammation, you can reduce pain and reduce the length of the sore. Some ways to do this are to rinse with Benadryl several times a day. Non-steroidal pain medicine, such as Advil, will help to neutralize the pain, but also reduce the swelling. Finally, ask your dentist to prescribe Kenalog in Orabaz (also known as Triamcinolone Acetonide), a toothpaste that will work wonders for the swelling.
2. Kill the pain
There are dozens of ulcers that exist simply to ease the pain of the sore. They are all temporary, some work better than others, and vary depending on where in the mouth you come across, but any of them will help you get through the food. Pastes like Orabase cover pain and numbness quite well, gels such as Zilactin seal the lid on pain numbness, and then have all the natural solutions like Canker Sore Begone and Canker-Rid, which soothe the ulcers without chemicals.
3. Rinse frequently
Keeping your mouth clean and free from food particles and debris is very helpful in keeping ulcers from ulcers and preventing them from getting worse. The mixture of hydrogen peroxide and listerine is pretty hardcore, but it works. A simple solution of salt water helps dry the ulcers, and there are many baking mouthwash that will also do the trick.
How to heal canker sores
1. Buy
In order to cauterize the wound, it is necessary to burn it to create a seal and allow it to heal properly. Fortunately, this does not mean that you hold hot poker in your mouth and fry your tongue. One option is time-tested salt sticking to the ulcer. Yes, it will make you cry in buckets, and this is not the most effective thing in the world. But it can help. Another option is silver nitrate. This is the same stick that manicurists use to heal the cut on the arm. When silver nitrate gets into your saliva, it becomes nitric acid, which fries the ulcer. Again, not fun. But it works. The best option, however, is a prescription product called Debacterol. This is a compound of sulfuric acid, which you apply for 5 seconds, and it burns the top layer of the ulcer, which allows it to heal normally.
None of these options sounds very funny, and they do not. In fact, it is better if done by a dentist. But if you need to quickly release the ulcer, they are best suited.
2. Patience
Yes, I know the hardest thing you need when you talk about an ulcer canker. But in fact, these things take a little time. Do the things listed above and you will need to go through it more easily. And sometimes, it's better than nothing.
So now that you know everything you need to know (best of all), go out and find your way to a painless existence. Good luck!
