5 Ways to Prevent Stomatitis - Recommended Oral Sores Ointments

On days when I am tired or under a lot of stress, canker sores tend to occur frequently.

So I always keep a canker sore ointment at home. If the location and pain are severe, I go to the hospital to get a prescription, but usually I treat canker sores with over-the-counter ointments from the pharmacy!!

 

Stomatitis is an inflammation where tiny wounds on the mucous membrane lining the inside of the mouth become infected, resulting in oval-shaped white necrotic lesions.

When you put your hand or tongue here, it makes a loud sound accompanied by intense pain, and sometimes the entire mouth feels numb instantly. It really feels like there's a hole drilled into your mouth.

 

 

It seems that once canker sores occur, they tend to happen more easily. Usually, when I'm tired, the inside of my cheeks tends to get sore, but recently, it seems that the upper gums are getting sore more often. Personally, I find the upper gums much more uncomfortable and painful than the inside of my cheeks.

 

The inside of the cheek is okay as long as I eat carefully or slowly, but the upper gum area is covered by the lips and the skin between the lips and nose, so when I speak, eat, have a dry mouth, or brush my teeth, it feels very irritating and stings. It hurts and is uncomfortable.

Because of the inflammation, I was careful when brushing my teeth, but I accidentally slipped and slightly pushed my upper body, which might be why I developed more canker sores.

 

 

I usually don't go to the hospital for mouth ulcers, but when the ulcers are difficult to manage and the pain is severe, I get prescribed medication at the hospital. Recently, living with the ulcers on my gums has become very uncomfortable. The inflammation has grown larger in just a day or two, causing pain when I speak as it overlaps with the lip tissue. I bought medication from the pharmacy and applied it, but since my gum inflammation is inside my mouth and I have saliva, the ointment doesn't stick well to the inflammation.

 

The white part that looks like this is stomatitis (can occur when you're tired or accidentally poke it while brushing your teeth).

 

 

This is a pharmacy medication for stomatitis and gum inflammation. When the affected area inside the mouth is okay, applying it can help it heal much faster than not applying it. It is easier to use a cotton swab when applying the medication. When applying the ointment inside the mouth, liquids like saliva can prevent the ointment from sticking properly and cause it to fall off.

 

What are some tips to help my ointment stick well inside my mouth here?

When I notice a slight sore spot or a dull feeling in my mouth that seems like a canker sore, I feel uneasy and think about it.

Apply medication when the white inflammation is small. If you effectively treat the inflammation early, it heals quickly.

I squeeze as much medication as possible onto the cotton swab so that even a slight touch can help the ointment adhere well to the canker sore.

Then, you can definitely get rid of stomatitis within 2-3 days.

 

Methods to prevent stomatitis!!

 

 

Maintaining proper oral hygiene

When you have stomatitis, it is best to use a soft toothbrush as much as possible and gently brush the inflamed area.

So, when I have stomatitis and find it difficult to brush thoroughly, I use mouthwash.

 

 

Drink enough fluids

When you have stomatitis, it is important to stay well-hydrated because it can worsen mucosal damage.

Drinking water frequently and using a humidifier to maintain proper indoor humidity levels can also be helpful.

 

 

Foods good for stomatitis

When I got stomatitis, I heard that vitamins are good, so I took vitamins and ate a lot of fruits.

Mouth ulcers often occur when you are tired or have a weakened immune system, but they can also appear when you are deficient in vitamin B2. Therefore, bananas, which are rich in vitamin B2, are said to help prevent mouth ulcers. Additionally, bananas quickly supply energy to our bodies, promote smooth metabolism, and help relieve fatigue when eaten.

I also like tomatoes. The lycopene component in tomatoes is a representative antioxidant that helps improve our body's metabolism and boosts our immune system.

 

Adequate rest

Moreover, mouth ulcers are most important to rest. They tend to occur when fatigue accumulates and immunity weakens, so eating well and resting properly are essential for a quick recovery. Adequate rest is the key.

 

 

Honey

It's also good to take honey rich in enzymes and vitamins.

I sometimes mix honey into warm water and drink it, but I also take a spoonful of honey, hold it in my mouth for a while, and then swallow it.

 

 

In my case, when the canker sore first starts to develop, the pain is less severe, but around the 2-3 day mark when the white holes increase, the pain seems to be the worst. At this time, without the canker sore medication (ointment), even opening my mouth or speaking slightly touching the inflamed area causes intense burning sensation. My appetite also drops significantly.

 

So, when you first notice signs of stomatitis, don't just leave it untreated; frequently drink honey and water, and gargle with an oral rinse. Also, applying ointment carefully to the inflamed area definitely helps reduce pain and seems to shorten the recovery period. You can catch it early!!

 

Mouth ulcers that tend to occur like chronic illnesses... It would be good to keep your mouth healthy with good food, proper care, and rest.