Ease the pain

Don’t let your child eat spicy food, acidic drinks and very salty foods if he suffers from mouth ulcers and avoid giving him hard food like toast and crackers.

¦ My eight-year-old son has developed uncomfortable mouth ulcers. Is there a product you would recommend?

>> Aphthous ulcers are common painful sores that can occur anywhere inside the mouth and will usually heal without treatment within 10-14 days.