Canker sores are legions on the inside of your mouth that can happen anytime. A canker sore can be a real pain.

A canker sore outbreak can last for a few days. As of today, the medical community does not know for sure what causes canker sores.  There are several ways to get rid of canker sores.

Before canker sores get full blown, you can find ways to prevent it from happening. You should stop using toothpastes that have sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) in it. SLS dries the skin and causes the natural protection to break down resulting in canker sores.

People can also get canker sores from stress. Stress can come in many forms and even from not getting enough sleep. By getting rid of your stress you can also get rid of your canker sores.

The lack of nutrients also plays a role in the creation of canker sores. Make sure you take your multivitamins if you are not getting enough vitamins from food.

Brush your teeth after you eat and then use antibacterial mouth rinse. Antibacterial mouth rinse will clear out the bacterium from you mouth which may be causing the canker sores. Alternatively you can rinse with hydrogen peroxide or a saline solution.

Use a baking soda paste on your canker sores. Baking soda has curative properties and helps soothe the sore. You should also stop eating any kind of foods that will irritate the canker sore, such as chips or spicy food.

Get some yogurt which has acidophilus. Acidophilus helps to speed the recovery time of canker sores by improving your immune system.

You can buy sprays or creams that can soothe the pain of canker sores. Usually you can find these at pharmacies and they do not require prescriptions.

You should use several of these techniques together to get rid of canker sores. When you feel the onset of a canker sore coming, do not wait until it becomes full blown. Instead, start combating the canker sore as soon as possible.