Tea tree isn’t a cure-all for every single mouth sore. If your ulcers are caused by a major injury (like accidentally biting your cheek really hard), or if they’re a side effect of something like chemotherapy, talk to your doctor. But for the standard, grumpy, “I ate too many acidic strawberries” kind of ulcer, tea tree is a champion.
I once had a coworker who suffered from chronic ulcers every time she was stressed at work. She tried every over-the-counter gel on the market. After I convinced her to try a tea tree rinse, she started keeping a tiny bottle in her desk drawer. “It’s my stress-busting secret weapon,” she told me, grinning.
A Little Goes a Long Way
You don’t need to buy a gallon of tea tree oil. A small 10-milliliter bottle will last you months for this specific use. It’s incredibly cost-effective compared to buying a new tube of medicated gel every time an ulcer appears. Your wallet will breathe a sigh of relief, and so will your mouth.
And because it’s so potent, you only need a drop or two per treatment. That tiny bottle might save you from twenty different painful lunches. That’s a good return on investment, if you ask me.
