How to get rid of Canker Sores Quickly!

Imagine waking up one morning to discover a painful sore on the inside of your mouth. Maybe you yawn and accidently bite it (ouch!) or maybe you discover it when that first sip of orange juice hits it. (major ouch!). Once you discover it's there, you know it's there until it's gone! Canker sores can be caused by all sorts of different reasons but the most common are due to vitamin deficiency, irratation caused by teeth (accidental bites or grinding) or a weakened immune system.

Canker sores should not be confused with cold sores and do not indicate the presence of the herpes virus. Intimate contact of the mouth should be avoided until the sore is healed to prevent bacteria or infection entering the open sore. Typically, canker sores will last anywhere from three days to one week though if not properly cared for can last much longer and cause more serious health problems.

Early symptoms of canker sores can prepare you to start treatment of the sore before it gets bad. These symptoms can include:

• Tingling or burning sensations on isolated parts of your inner mouth, cheeks, gums or tongue.
• Swelling at the site of the canker sore.
• Irritation of the skin at the site of the canker sore.
• Irritation of the canker sore by acidic or salty foods.

Medically, there's no reason why this home remedy works so well but, it does indeed work well!

• 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp. iodized salt
• 1 tbsp. white vinegar
• 1 tsp. ground cloves
• 1 cotton ball or small medical sponge

Mix the lemon juice, iodized salt, vinegar and cloves in a small dish and soak the cotton ball or sponge with the mixture. Firmly apply the cotton ball or sponge directly to the sore and hold there for at least one minute. Rinse your mouth out with fresh warm water and avoid eating anything salty or acidic until the sore disappears. Repeat after every meal or snack.

If you use this home remedy, chances are your canker sore will be healed completely in two or three days. Usually, pain relief is felt within minutes (due to the ground cloves) though it may make most people gag. My personal theory is that the salt agitates the sore allowing the iodine to disinfect it while the lemon juice and vinegar help tighten the tissues and micro-vessels back up staving off further contamintation. The ground cloves help to numb the sore making this effective home remedy tolerable.

As with any home remedy, it's always best to consult with a Doctor if the symptoms persist or get worse, but there are no dangerous ingredients to worry about with this particular remedy.