Any quick remedies to get rid of a burnt tongue?? ouch!
2007-01-07 09:09:43 · 6 answers · asked by Jay Jay 5 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
STEP 1: Remember that the surfaces of your mouth and tongue are mucus membranes, and as such, they heal faster than other areas of your body. So even though your tongue may really hurt, be comforted in knowing that by tomorrow, the burn should be gone.
STEP 2: Cool your tongue with a frozen dessert such as ice cream or sherbet. Let the treat linger on top of your tongue before you swallow it. For severe burns, frozen foods can be left on top of the tongue for 3 to 4 minutes, until the tongue becomes slightly numb and the pain is dulled.
STEP 3: Suck on an ice cube. Don't bite down on the cube, though, because it can crack your teeth.
STEP 4: Inhale air through your mouth, across and over your tongue. The cool breeze will help relieve some of the sting. STEP 5: Suck on a cough drop containing phenol, which helps numb the tongue's surface.
STEP 6: Talk to your doctor about a prescription for lidocaine hydrochloride oral topical solution, 2 percent, to apply to your tongue. This will numb it and completely relieve your pain.
STEP 7: Avoid using mouthwash or harsh toothpaste until the burn heals.
STEP 8: Pass on oranges, pineapple and other acidic foods until your tongue stops hurting.
2007-01-07 12:40:20 · answer #1 · answered by Cutie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Burning
2016-05-23 04:32:36 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try applying ice to reduce the swelling. Other than that, wait it out.
2007-01-07 09:11:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
drink some milk. it really helps. especially after you eat too hot pizza!!
2007-01-07 09:17:47 · answer #4 · answered by Brittney 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Suck on some ice. That should work.
2007-01-07 09:12:18 · answer #5 · answered by lucy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
nope. it will heal itself in a few days.
2007-01-07 09:12:23 · answer #6 · answered by redpeach_mi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋