Tips to help relieve mouth ulcers

The following tips are based on the experience of health professionals and women themselves:

• brush your teeth and gums with a very soft brush after every meal to prevent infection
• use an analgesic gel from the chemist or sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) mouthwash to help relieve discomfort
• you might need to take pain relief such as paracetamol.

Some mouthwashes can make ulcers worse – advice should be sought from a health professional before using a mouth wash.