Rinse gently with warm salt water several times a day
Avoid hot, spicy, acidic, or crunchy foods
Drink cool or room-temperature fluids
Eat soft foods until the sore heals
Keep good oral hygiene with a soft toothbrush
Avoid alcohol and tobacco
Use over-the-counter oral pain relief gels or rinses as directed
Suck on ice chips or popsicles for temporary relief
Avoid irritating the area with hard or sharp foods
Stay hydrated
See a dentist or doctor if it lasts more than 2 weeks
Seek care sooner if you have fever, swelling, pus, severe pain, or trouble swallowing