If you suffer from afta sores (aphthous ulcers) in your mouth, you must try these natural home remedies

Have you ever felt a sharp pain in your mouth while brushing your teeth or eating? If so, you are definitely not alone.

Sores in the mouth, or canker sores, or aphthae, are much more than just a nuisance for those who suffer from them. The cause for them is not the same each time, and the belief is that for everyone the cause is different. Risk factors include nutritional deficiencies, any trauma, stress, hormonal changes, allergies, or genetics.

The problem is quite common, as one in 5 people suffer from the problem at some point in life, and the painful sores usually go away after 10-14 days.

But anyone who suffers from these bothersome wounds knows that two weeks can feel like an eternity with afta present in the mouth.

Fortunately, there are home remedies that can help relieve the excruciating pain - here are 5 remedis that you should definitely try, and will help alot.

1. Papaya

Papaya is a fruit rich in vitamin C, and in addition contains cartonoids, vitamin A and other nutrients.

The rich and delicious papaya is usually recommended for people who have difficulty digesting proteins, but it also has properties that help relieve afta pain.

The fruit's anti-inflammatory ability has led people to use it as a tooth pain reliever in some parts of the world, so try chewing papaya and the pain should go away.

2. Licorice

Licorice. Love it or hate it, but you may not have known that licorice root has been used in medicine for thousands of years, and it can treat a wide variety of diseases and health problems.

Studies have shown that licorice extract can speed up the recovery time in people who suffer from mouth sores. So definitely worth a try.

3. Baking soda powder

Try patting some baking soda powder on the sore area in the mouth.

Baking soda powder is a well-known and classic grandmother's remedy for a wide range of health problems - and one of the problems is the neutralization of food acidity in the mouth.

4. Tea tree oil

The natives of Australia have used the tea tree oil for many years as a bactericide. The oil extract can be found in oral hygiene products because the extract relieves fungal infections in the mouth.

Tea tree oil kills and prevents diseases including staphylococcus, bacterial ulcers, herpes and candida. Apply some oil on a cotton ball or ear stick and apply on the wounds in the mouth, or mix with water, and gargle twice a day.

4. Clove

Many studies have shown that clove can relieve pain in the mouth.

Just put some clove on the wounds in the mouth. At first it will burn slightly, but slowly the clove's acid, the antiseptic of the spice will start to act.

Bonus tip: Replace your toothpaste

If you frequently suffer from mouth sores, you may want to consider replacing your toothpaste. Many toothpastes contain sodium uryl, which can cause phlegm in the mouth, and affect the ulcers in the mouth.

So check if your toothpaste contains sodium lauryl sulfate.

I know for sure I'll try these remedies - I often suffer from mouth sores, and when that happens I suffer in every moment.