You can offer the following self-help treatments to patients to ease their symptoms and to speed up the healing process:-

• Eating softer foods
• Avoid spicy, salty or acidic food
• Avoid rough, crunchy foods
• Avoid very hot drinks
• Don't use chewing gum
• Avoid trigger foods
• If it is caused by a dental issue to visit their dentist

You can also recommend some treatments to help speed up the healing process and to reduce any discomfort which could include:-

• Antimicrobial mouthwash
• Painkilling mouthwash, gel or spray (local anaesthetic)
• Corticosteroid lozenges