Aloe vera: not only a beauty provider but also a mouth sore soother..

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As rain makes its last stand, keep in mind that the aloe vera plant, which has been used to heal sunburned skin in the summer, can also treat common oral health conditions, including cold sores and fever blisters which is outside of the mouth and canker sores in the mouth.

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Common mouth sores have reasons like:

  • Illness such as colds or flu.
  • Food allergies, stress, or bacterial or fungal infections.
  • Loose orthodontic wire.
  • A denture that doesn’t fit.
  • Sharp edge from a broken tooth or filling.

Aloe vera accelerates healing and reduces pain associated with external cold sores. In addition to its anti-viral and anti-inflammatory properties, aloe vera provides benefits to the skin by adding amino acids and B1, B2, B6 and C vitamins.

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How Aloe vera helps in different situations :

To treat a cold sore, apply aloe vera lip balm or gel three times per day until a lesion has dried. Cold sores are highly contagious, so be sure to wash your hands after applying the aloe vera.

Aloe vera juice also can help internal ulcerations of the mouth, including canker sores which is a common condition usually caused by stress and lichen planus a disease of unknown origin affecting the skin and mucus membranes.

However, always discuss with Dr.Nechupadam Dental,Marine Drive for proper treatment techniques which is related to conditions inside your mouth or for serious outbreaks because Mouth sores may be a symptom of a disease or disorder.

Dr. Thomas K Paulose
Dr. Thomas K. Paulose is the Director Clinical Administration at Dr. Nechupadam Dental, Kochi, India. He is a specialist in oral prosthetics, Aesthetic / Cosmetic dentistry and a certified Implantologist & Implant Prosthodentist.
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