Mouth ulcer or stomatitis is inflammation that happens on mucosal lining on mouth. Mouth ulcer is not a serious problem or life-threatening illness, but this condition can be very annoying that makes us hard to eat and talk.

It is caused by several factors such as stress, lesion on mouth, food allergic, menstrual cycle, and drink antibiotic or sour drink too much. Here are some easy ways to treat mouth ulcer as quoted from healthypro.org:

1. Gargling with salt water

Try to gargle with lukewarm salt water three times a day to cure mouth ulcer.

2. Drink yogurt

Yogurt controls bacteria balance on mouth and body. Drinking this sour drink can increase the healing process and prevent other ulcers.

3. Gargling with traditional concoctions

Gargle with one of these traditional concoctions: Aloe Vera concoction, grape seeds extract, hydrogen peroxide, plum juice, tea plant oil. One of these concoctions could heal your mouth ulcer.

4. Garlic and papaya

Apply the medicine directly on the ulcers can accelerate the healing process. Apply raw garlic, papaya or tea bag directly on the ulcers.

5. Baking soda

Mix baking soda and water. Then, use it to gargle or mix it with your toothpaste. Baking soda will eliminate bacteria on mouth and reduce the pain.

6. Drink vitamin

Try to consume more vitamin B, vitamin C, iron and folic acid. All these nutrition will prevent and cure mouth ulcers.