Cuts in mouth is not an uncommon thing. This kind of injury can be triggered by foods and accidents. Although it may be very painful, cuts in mouth commonly heal without any medical treatments. Cuts in mouth usually heal within days, but during the process, you will definitely experience uncomfortable and painful eating and talking activities.

Healing cuts in mouth

Although cuts in mouth will heal without specific medical treatments, there are some methods which can be done to improve the healing process and to minimize the caused pain.

• Stop the bleeding

In most cases, cuts on the mouth lining which is caused by the teeth cause minor bleeding. Before treating the cut, this bleeding need to be stopped first. Some procedures can be done to do this.

• Rinse the mouth with water and gargle for several seconds, focusing on the bleeding area.
• Give the bleeding area a sufficient pressure. You might need to let the mouth bleed, since this is the natural way done by the body to cleanse a wound.
• Put an ice cube wrapped in a cloth onto the injured area. This will constrict the blood vessels and stop the bleeding. Do not apply the ice too long, though, as it may trigger burns.

• Reducing pain

Mouth injuries normally heal faster than other injuries located on the other parts of the body. However, this problem can cause an excruciating pain while eating, talking, or even opening the mouth. Thus, an important part of healing the mouth cuts will be reducing the caused pain. Some remedies are proven to reduce pain caused by cuts in mouth.

• Avoiding salty, spicy, or dry foods which may irritate the cuts and make the pain worse. Eating soft foods during the healing process will be helpful in improving the condition.
• Drinking a lot of fluids, as it will keep the mouth lubricated. Dry mouth lining will worsen the pain, not to mention cause unpleasant odor.
• Brushing your teeth gently can help reducing the caused pain. Use soft-bristle toothbrush to prevent it from irritating the cut mouth lining.
• Sucking an ice cube or applying it onto the injured area can be relieving. However, do not put the ice directly on the mouth lining as it may cause an ice burn. Instead, wrap it with a thin cloth first and apply it onto the cut afterwards.
• Avoiding alcoholic and caffeinated drinks as it may aggravate the pain. Instead, drink a glass of warm water with additional drops of lemon or lime. Sufficient amount of water is also beneficial in reducing pain caused by cuts in mouth.

• Promoting healing

  • Consuming more fruits and vegetables loaded with vitamin C and antioxidants, which will promote faster healing. Oranges, mangos, grapes, or blueberries will give you the benefits of healing the wound properly and quickly.
  • Rinsing the mouth with non-alcoholic mouthwash is also believed to kill infesting bacteria which may aggravate the cut. Do this twice a day, holding the mouthwash on the cut area to give a sharper effect.
  • Gargling the mouth with saline solution—or a cup of warm water added with a teaspoon of salt is also a good remedy for promoting healing in mouth cuts. Salt is a natural antiseptic which is going to cleanse the mouth lining as well as bacteria, which may inhibit healing.
  • Apply aloe vera gel directly onto the cut to give a soothing effect and to heal the cut. You can also consume the aloe as a cocktail. This will give you an additional amount of vitamin E, which is necessary in wound healing.

Preventing cuts in mouth

• Most frequently, cuts in mouth is caused by accidental bites on the mouth lining, which instantly causes injuries. Some other accidents, such as stroking a tooth brush onto the gum also often happen. Thus, to prevent your mouth from getting cut, be sure to do all the activities gently.
• Stress is also known as a trigger that aggravates mouth injuries. Thus, it is important to control your stress level in order to promote faster healing for the mouth injuries.