We know you wish your dentist had a magic cure, but sadly there is none for canker sores. However, by avoiding foods that irritate your mouth, such as spicy foods, acidic foods like pickles and sauerkraut, and citrus fruits, you may be able to cut down on how often they occur. When you are suffering from canker sores, eating bland foods until your sores heal can help ease your soreness.
Soft foods that may reduce your discomfort include:
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dairy foods such as low-fat milk
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hot cereals like oatmeal
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pudding and custard
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scrambled or fried eggs
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soup
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tofu
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cooked, canned and frozen vegetables
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cooked or canned fruit, such as applesauce
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soft cooked and shredded chicken, beef and pork
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creamy peanut butter
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mashed potatoes
By preparing foods like mashed potatoes or hot cereal with regular or powdered milk, you can boost the nutritional value. It’s important that you are still eating healthily, so choose foods that won’t irritate your mouth but still supply your daily nutritional needs.
Jacques Dentistry -- Greenville, SC
