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7 Home Remedies For Oral Mucocele

Oral Mucocele

Any dilated pathologic dilation, which has mucus accumulated into it, is termed as a Mucocele. While the mucous cysts can occur in the gall bladder, sinuses, and appendix, among other body parts, the oral mucocele is the most evident form of the heath condition.
The oral cyst, is clearly evident in the form of a bump, which can be sighted on the mouth’s floor or roof, or on the lips, and tongue. Local trauma or injury can cause the rupturing of the salivary gland, so that the connective tissues swell, and contain fluid by the name Mucin. The salivary duct may also get blocked, thereby causing the condition. The size of the cyst may vary from 1 millimeter, to a few centimeters. Cysts, usually the larger ones, cause pain, and are quite uncomfortable. The mucocele also cause pain when touched, and do not allow easy and normal consumption of food and drinks. There are a few home remedies, which offer relief from pain and inflammation caused by the oral Mucocele. These home remedies can also lower the itching, and can remove the cyst in some days.

Here Are 7 Home Remedies For Oral Mucocele

1. Salt Water

Salt water gargles and swish, may bring the fluid out of the skin, and provide relief when affected by the condition. You can rinse your mouth by using the salt water, around 5 or 6 times during the day, for some days, until the cyst is removed.[1]

Salt Water

2. Ice

The application of ice can lower the irritation, and also numb the pain that is caused by an oral mucocele. To remove the cyst, wrap a few small ice cubes in a clean cotton cloth, and place the cloth in the affected area, till the time it gets uncomfortable. You can sip clean and cold water from time to time during the day, as well, to lower the symptoms.[2]

Ice

3. Glycerin

Glycerin works well as an antiseptic. It also lubricates the surrounding areas of the oral mucocele. Apply a few drops of the substance (sold as an OTC product pharmacy), directly on the cyst. Let it sit for some time. You will soon notice, that the pain is lowering. Make the remedy at least once every day, until you get sufficient relief.[3]

Glycerin

4. Peppermint Oil And Camphor Mouthwash

Peppermint oil lowers the pain and inflammation at the site of application. The application of camphor, also, reduces both itching and pain. You can make a DIY mouthwash by combining the two substances. Swish the mouthwash in the mouth, in the morning and night.[4]

Note: Never use a mouthwash with alcohol when affected by oral mucocele, or the condition will get worse.

Peppermint Oil And Camphor Mouthwash

5. Aloe Vera

The natural ingredients found in the plant, Aloe Vera can fight inflammation. The plant extract also has the soothing properties, and can lower the pain. Any kind of burning sensation at the mucocele site also subdues after the application. Obtain, fresh gel from an Aloe Vera leaf, and apply it directly on the mucocele cysts. Let the application sit for a period of 20 to 30 minutes, and then rinse. Follow the remedy 3 times a day, for a week or so, until the oral health is normalized.[6]

Aloe Vera

6. Silecea

Silecea is found in abundance in the earth’s crust, as it is derived from quartz. The mineral is used in Homeopathic medicine, to treat a number of conditions. The Silecea capsules can be easily purchased at a homeopathic pharmacy near your home. Consume the required dosage, in the morning and night, until the cysts are completely healed.[6]

 Silecea

7. Turmeric

Turmeric contains curcumin, a substance that has both anti-bacterial, and antiseptic properties. It can be applied on the oral cysts, for their removal. To heal the oral cavity, you can apply the fresh turmeric juice directly on the oral mucocele, 3 times during the day, until the cysts are subdued.[7]

Turmeric