Yesterday’s post about canker sores provided you all with a sort of fundamental understanding as to why these pricks have to make their presence known. I was prepared to just delve right into how to go about preventing, and, furthermore, treating them, but then I realized perhaps I should share some background information on the ailment before we get into the nitty-gritty.
I learned a little trick from Google about six months ago that has been a game-changer for me, personally, when it comes to how often I’m experiencing canker sores. As I said in yesterday’s post, I used to get them more often than not. But, since adhering to this simple little hack, I have noticed a dramatic decline in how many canker sores I’m getting in my mouth, and because it has worked so well for me, I want to share it with all of you.
When I say it’s simple, I’m not kidding; all you need to do is, after brushing your teeth, refrain from rinsing your mouth out with water. Spit the gob of saliva and toothpaste out, yes, but do not immediately reach for water to rinse your mouth out. Allow the toothpaste to sit in your mouth, on your tongue and teeth, for quite a while; this simple fix has made a tremendous difference for me.
The other trick I learned came from a dental hygienist, and while you might not believe me when I share this, I swear it is true. Years ago, I had a dental hygienist tell me that the best way to get rid of a canker sore quickly is to put your own ear wax on it. Use a Q-tip to remove some from your ear, and essentially smear it as best you can on the canker sore in your mouth.
Disgusting? Yes. Effective? Also yes.
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