7 Tips to Avoid Mouth Ulcers During Fasting, Try These Steps

Kapanlagi.com - During fasting, we usually get canker sores in the mouth due to several factors, one of which is excessive heat. Canker sores during fasting can be very bothersome and uncomfortable because it makes it difficult for us to eat something during suhoor or iftar. As a result, we may choose to eat less, which can affect our immune system. That's why you need to know how to prevent canker sores during fasting.

Canker sores themselves are inflammation in the mouth that feels painful and can appear anywhere inside the mouth, including the cheeks, gums, tongue, lips, and palate. Canker sores can also occur due to several factors, such as injuries, infections, allergies, or consuming acidic foods.

Therefore, it is important to know how to prevent canker sores from getting worse or more severe during Ramadan fasting. According to various sources, here are 7 ways to prevent canker sores during fasting.

1. Mouthwash

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The first way to prevent mouth sores during fasting is by gargling with mouthwash. Mouth sores can occur due to the presence of bacteria that accumulate in the mouth, these bacteria are usually found in between teeth. And the remnants of food that are difficult to remove can be eliminated by gargling with mouthwash before bed or after suhoor.

However, if you have mild mouth sores, you can also gargle with mouthwash. Because mouthwash contains antiseptic fluid that can prevent more severe infections in the mouth. Therefore, you can use mouthwash as a way to prevent mouth sores during Ramadan fasting.

2. Consume Vitamin B12

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The next way to prevent mouth sores during fasting is by consuming vitamin B12. This is because vitamin B12 is an important nutrient that supports brain function, nerves, and red blood cell production. According to a 2015 study, consuming foods that contain vitamin B12 has been proven to reduce mouth sores. You can consume foods that contain vitamin B12 such as eggs, yogurt, milk, oatmeal, and many more.

You can make these foods as snacks during iftar or evening snacks. You can also make oatmeal and milk as suhoor meals to provide nutrition to the body and prevent or reduce mouth sores during Ramadan fasting.

3. Mineral Water

Drink plenty of water as a tip to avoid canker sores during fasting (credit: Pixabay)

Usually during fasting, we will lack fluids due to not consuming much mineral water when breaking the fast or during suhoor. And of course, this internal heat can cause canker sores on the lips. Not only canker sores, internal heat can also be exacerbated by sore throat and dry lips. Therefore, consuming plenty of mineral water can reduce internal heat caused by canker sores and sore throat.

You can consume mineral water regularly when breaking the fast, before sleeping, and during suhoor. So that when fasting, you will not lack much fluids and will not be affected by internal heat. Not only that, mineral water can also eliminate bacteria in the mouth that cause canker sores.

4. Foods with Coconut Milk

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One way to prevent canker sores is by consuming foods that contain coconut milk. Consuming coconut milk too often and excessively during iftar can cause acid reflux and can also lead to canker sores. This is because coconut milk contains a high amount of oil and saturated fat. If consumed excessively, it can cause dehydration and can also result in heatiness and canker sores due to the oil and acid reflux that occurs after consuming coconut milk.

Therefore, consuming coconut milk during fasting should not be done too often. It is not only dangerous for those with stomach ulcers. It turns out that coconut milk can also cause dehydration and canker sores in individuals who lack fluids.

5. Avoid Canned Foods

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Next, another way to prevent canker sores during fasting is by avoiding canned foods. This is because canned foods are made using acid to preserve the food. The acid content can worsen and cause canker sores in the mouth. To prevent or alleviate severe canker sores, it is advisable to reduce consumption of canned foods.

During fasting, we usually rely on canned foods as quick and convenient meals for suhoor and iftar. Occasionally, this method is not a problem, but if it is done continuously, it is not good, my dear friends. It is better for us to consume vegetables and fruits to increase our nutritional intake and avoid getting canker sores during Ramadan fasting.

6. Use a Soft Toothbrush

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It turns out that using a toothbrush that is too hard can also affect the condition of the mouth and can cause mouth sores, KLovers. When the mouth is injured, it will become a canker sore in the mouth. And when a canker sore occurs, but we don't treat it, it will get worse. Therefore, avoid using a toothbrush that is too hard so that the mouth and gums do not get injured.

7. Brush Your Teeth Before Bed

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And the last way to prevent canker sores is by brushing your teeth before bed. This is done so that the leftover food from breaking the fast can be cleaned by brushing your teeth before bed. Because if you don't brush your teeth before bed, bacteria will develop and can cause mouth problems such as cavities, sore throat, tartar, and canker sores.

Therefore, brushing your teeth before bed is not only important to prevent canker sores, but also to prevent other serious oral diseases.

Those are 7 ways to prevent canker sores during Ramadan fasting that we can do. You can also do this after Ramadan fasting is over, because of course the above steps are very good for oral hygiene. Good luck trying.

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