It may be a the only size of a pencil eraser, but canker sore can be hard to ignore. You know it’s there and it hurts especially when you eat or drink something. Fortunately, a canker sore is fairly short-lived misery. And there are few things that you can do to find temporary relief.

If you ask what is the cause of canker sore, then no one knows for sure. What may contribute is being run down, or tired or suffering from stress or even poor nutrition. A minor injury can also contribute canker sore. Some blame canker sore from certain foods such as spicy dishes and citrus foods.

Canker sore has become infected from poor oral hygiene, dirty finger in the mouth or chewing tobacco. Keep in mind that canker sore will last for seven days or may heal for about two weeks.

Taking an aspirin, acetaminophen, or ibuprofen can help relieve pain. Most especially when eating, so it best to take them before meals. You should stick to cool foods and try to stay away from foods that are hot and spicy. Learning how to handle stress can help in preventing canker sore. You can engage in a hobby, a good program of exercise and meditation or yoga.

Consider all natural oral care like OraMD, as the best solution for canker sore. It has essential oils that can keep the mouth away from bad bacteria and can promote fast healing while keeping the mouth healthy.