Generally, there is no need for treatment as canker sores go away on their own. It would take seven to ten days to heal. But when this method is used, it can stop a person from eating food or drinking beverages that they like. Hence, knowing the best way to heal canker sore can hasten the healing process. (See Reference 1)

If you know the cause of the sore, you can try to eliminate the cause and prevent the sore from forming in the future. Some of the common causes of canker sore include stress, allergies, certain medications, acidity, eating crunchy food, or dental work that needs repair. (See Reference 1)

When you get a canker sore, you should begin to make changes not just to your diet, but also to your lifestyle. This will help heal the sores. As soon as the sore appears, you should begin to consume natural yogurt that contains live acidophilus culture. This will allow the number of beneficial bacteria to increase in your body and boost your immune system to fight the infection. (See Reference 1) In addition, rinse your mouth with natural healing and antiseptic liquids like aloe vera juice, tea tree oil, plum juice, and salt and water solution. All these liquids will also soothe the pain and facilitate the healing process. (See Reference 1)

Some people also look to apply some remedies on the sore itself to hasten the healing process. Raw onion, tea bag, baking soda, fresh papaya, alum or sorrel herb can help hasten the healing and provide relief from the pain and discomfort. (See Reference 1)

In case after using these remedies, the canker sore does not go away for over 2 weeks, it is prudent to visit a doctor and get a checkup done. It could be some underlying condition that is causing the sore. (See Reference 1)

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