How to Cure Aphthae in Your Mouth by Yourself

Sodium Bicarbonate

Mix the sodium bicarbonate with a little water in order to make a thick paste, apply it on the wound to work for 20 minutes, and then rinse it with water. This treatment is done before the meal so that the pain caused by the touch of the food with the aphtha is soothed. Mix two teaspoons of sodium bicarbonate in a glass of water and rinse the mouth with it after the meal. This way you will protect your mouth from bacteria spread and supply additional hygiene to your teeth.

Neem (Azadirachta Indica)

This Indian liliac is used as a treatment for several problems including the infections in your mouth. You should rinse your mouth with the tea made from the leaves of this herb (it should stay in hot water for 30 minutes) before and after having your meal. If you can find fresh leaves, even though they have a bitter taste, it is best to chew them in order to stop the spread of the infection.

Basil

To stop the infection in your mouth you can chew basil leaves, or, rinse your mouth with basil tea.

Onion

The onion juice, which you can get by grinding or mincing the onion, apply it on the wound with a cotton or clean finger several times during the day. The onion has anti-inflammatory properties.

Tea bags

For calming the pain down, you can use frozen tea bags that contain tannin.

Hydrogen peroxide

This chemical has whitening effect, but dissolved in water it can be used against infections. It is best to use 3% hydrogen for treatment of the wounds.

Plum juice

The active ingredients contained in the plum have shown to be successful in treating infections in the mouth. Use only freshly made juice from home-grown plums.

Hydrated potassium-aluminum sulfate

This crystal can be found in pharmacies in a floury mode. It is mixed with water to get a thick paste. It is left on the wound to effect for 15 minutes, and then you rinse it with water. You should apply it every three hours to stop the growth and spread of the aphtha.

 

 

 

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