How Do You Treat Canker Sore Or Lower Gum Pain?
Painful and unpleasant, canker sores and related lower gum pain can last for days, causing the sufferer intense discomfort. While canker sores and general gum pain are difficult to prevent, the treatments for pain management are fairly simple. With the use of some common household products and over-the-counter medications, you cannot only make life with gum-related pain a little more bearable, but you can also potentially shorten the life span of the canker sore itself. Clean your mouth and the affected area. Brush your teeth with toothpaste, floss and use mouth rinse. This will help keep your mouth clean and cut down on the amount of bacteria produced during a canker sore outbreak. It will help dislodge any particles that could be causing general lower gum pain. This is also an important step when you are beginning your treatments. Starting with a clean area means the treatments will have the chance to be more effective. Make a paste from baking soda and water. Take 1 tbsp. of baking