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Mouth Health
Mouth Ulcers
These are small, very painful ulcers, which tend to heal spontaneously after some days. The causes vary widely, though they are not easy to ascertain: Viral infections, alimentary allergies, lack of B vitamins or iron, among other reasons, may cause mouth ulcers. Mouth rinses with astringent (which dry mucous membrane), antiseptic, and cicatrizant plants can be useful
Lip Sores
Cold sores are usually caused by dryness or cold, and are painful when opening or moving the mouth. When they appear on lip sides they are related to the lack of certain minerals, especially of iron. Local treatment with compresses or poultices of emollient (smoothing) and cicatrizant plants can accelerate the healing of this disease