London: Why is it that a mouth ulcer always feels enormous, yet when you peer at it in the mirror it turns out to be not much larger than a pinprick, albeit thousand times more painful? The trouble is, so many things can cause canker sores that it can be difficult to pinpoint exactly why they’ve taken up residence in your mouth. Before talking about the foods that can both lead to and alleviate mouth ulcers, there is an overlooked cause: toothpaste that contains sodium lauryl sulphate.
This is a foaming agent that is thought to wear away the mucin-containing mucus membrane, the protective layer that safeguards the gums, tongue and, in fact, everything inside the mouth. So if you are plagued by mouth ulcers, it may be worth avoiding toothpaste labelled as containing SLS and visiting your health-food store for a non-foaming alternative.
Canker Sore Causes:
There are many things that cause these painful sores. Anxiety, stress, biting the inside of your cheek, and smoking are some typical reasons why you develop canker sores. What you eat is a huge contributor as well.
If you experience frequent mouth sores and they are not going away, this may have to do with your diet. It’s important to visit a dentist that knows how to identify the source of your canker sore problem and offer fast treatment. This way, you can get some professional advice that is also personalized to you.
2nd Cause:
Heavy periods can deplete your body’s iron stores and expose it to mouth ulcers, so it may help to boost your intake of iron-rich foods, such as green, leafy vegetables, pulses, meat and dried fruits. And if you’re suffering from other iron-deficiency symptoms, including feeling exhausted, fed up, pale and breathless, ask your doctor for a blood test to ascertain your iron status.
