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Trauma to the
inside of the mouth commonly triggers canker sore (mouth ulcer)
outbreaks. Suprisingly, what we may consider normal behavoir
actually traumatizes the inside of our mouths. To dramatically
reduce your changes of developing canker sores you should:
Stop Brushing So
Hard
Nearly two out of three people apply too much pressure when
brushing their teeth. The problem is that most people do not
realize that the pressure they are applying while brushing is too
great. The inside of the mouth is damaged as a result, triggering
the formation of canker sores (mouth ulcers).
It is incredibly hard to stop applying too mush brushing
pressure. We may be able to stop for a day or two, but quickly
return to our old habits.
Think of it as driving a car with no speedometer. It is nearly
impossible to know how fast you're going and very easy to exceed
the speed limit.
The Alert Toothbrush lights up to
protect you from canker sores (mouth
ulcers).
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Certain electric toothbrushes like the
Braun 3D contain pressure sensors that shut the toothbrush off when
you apply too much pressure.
A less expensive option is the Alert toothbrush. The Alert is
shaped just like a regular toothbrush. When you exert too much
pressure a small biosensor lights, alerting you to the danger.
With the Alert you'll soon be brushing with the proper pressure,
dramatically reducing your chances of developing canker sores.
Stop Biting the Inside
of Your Mouth
Many people bite their lip or inside of their mouth. Like brushing
too hard, this can trigger the formation of canker sores. We
encourage people not to bite the insides of their mouth or the
sides of their lips. Many people do this as a nervous habit.
Others tend to bite the insides of their mouth while sleeping.
For these people, we often suggest that a mouth guard be worn
during sleep. This is often very effective at preventing further
oral trauma.
Avoid "Crunchy" or Hard
Foods
Hard, crunchy foods can nick the inside of the mouth, initiating
the formation of canker sores. We strongly encourage people to stay
away from foods like potato chips, pretzels, cut apples, and hard
candies. People should also avoid biting or chewing pen caps, small
pastic objects, or anything else that might nick, abrade, or
otherwise traumatize the oral tissue.
A vitamin a day may
keep canker sores away >>>>
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