Health Tip: Preventing Canker Sores

(HealthDayNews) -- If you''re prone to canker sores, you can ease the pain and help prevent them from returning with these tips from the Nemours Foundation:

• Avoid eating abrasive foods, such as potato chips and nuts. These can irritate gums and other delicate mouth tissue.
• Use only soft bristle toothbrushes, and brush your teeth and gums gently.
• Avoid spicy, salty and acidic foods, which can aggravate tender mouth sores.

-- Felicity Stone