Fast, painless relief for mouth ulcers

An average 20% of adults and 40% of children under 11 will experience mouth ulcers at some stage in their lives with stress and weakened immune systems playing a major role in this ailment.

Epidemiological studies show that mouth ulcers are more common in women and those under 45. Among adults, mouth ulcers occur most frequently among 16-25 year olds with 40% of anti-mouth ulcer product users below 11 years of age.

A mouth ulcer is an open sore formed inside the cheek, on the tongue area or on the lips and is approximately 3-5 mm in size. Once the ulcer has formed it could also be further aggravated by inflammation or secondary infections.

The mouth contains good and bad micro-organisms and bacteria which have access to the surface of the wound. These bacteria produce toxins which further promote the cell death causing the ulcer to grow larger and become more painful. The bacteria lining the surface of the ulcer produces a protective coating over the ulcer causing a whitish covering.

There are many different types of ulcers with causes including decreased (immunity) resistance, bad oral hygiene, stress, genetics, physical abrasion, acidic fruit, infections, braces and dentures, medications, cancerous and nonspecific processes.

The frequency of mouth ulcers varies from fewer than four episodes per year (85% of all cases) to more than one episode per month (10% of all cases).

Now, OTC Pharma International has developed a natural mouth ulcer remedy, Bye Mouth Ulcer!, which is clinically proven to provide immediate and direct relief to pain and burning associated with mouth ulcers whilst encouraging effective healing.

Unlike most mouth ulcer medications, Bye Mouth Ulcer contains no harmful local anesthesia. Although anesthesia provides instant relief to pain, it makes eating difficult, often resulting in biting cheeks and tongue and can lead to a burning feeling after application.

“Bye Mouth Ulcer! is a 100% natural film building gel which creates a protective shield over the mouth ulcer. The gel is oxygen permeable and water resistant creating a layer over the ulcer allowing healing to take place. This patented formula is well accepted by the skin and not acidic so mouth flora will not be influenced or harmed,” says Giulia Criscuolo responsible pharmacist for OTC Pharma SA.

A mouth ulcer can be painful and inhibits eating and drinking. The bigger the ulcer, the longer it takes to disappear. On average, it lasts for up to two weeks. If ulcers last longer, Criscuolo advises a consultation with a GP.

Criscuolo suggests applying Bye Mouth Ulcer! four times a day to the affected area 30 minutes prior to eating. Eating natural yoghurt or taking probiotics will also help build the body’s immunity, further assisting recovery.

Bye Mouth Ulcer! is recommended by leading European dentists and is available in all health shops, pharmacies, Dis-Chem, Clicks, Pick n Pay and Medi-Rite.

For more info, see: www.octpharma.co.za and call 0861 998880.