Treatment for Cuts on Side of Tongue
The tongue is very important to our daily activities’”for our talking, eating, and drinking. That is why when it is injured, these actions or even the functioning of the body are greatly affected.
Causes of Cuts on Side of Tongue
- Accidental bite on the tongue
- Injuries from foods with sharp points or edges such as fish, some vegetables, chips, or drinks
- Vitamin C deficiency also predisposes the tongue to injuries.
- A blow on the face or fall may cause a cut.
- Eating spicy foods in excess
Symptoms of Cuts on Side of Tongue
- The initial symptom is the pain.
- Once you have checked your tongue, you will see some sores and cuts.
- Redness
- Swelling
- Slight bleeding
- Aside from cuts on side of tongue, you may see some small ulcers or bumps formation.
How to Heal Cuts on Tongue:
Although it heals by itself at time, an injury to the tongue gives us a considerable discomfort. Treatments for cuts on side of tongue you can try the following:
- Cover or wash the affected area with milk of magnesia.
- Avoid eating irritating foods such as citrus, coffee, highly seasoned foods, and spicy dishes. This will delay healing.
- Take eight ounce of water and add 1 teaspoon of hydrogen peroxide to it.Rinse your mouth with this mixture.
- Yield a paste of baking soda and water then apply it to the area. Don’t forget to rinse with cold water.
- Munch in some popsicles, ice cream, cold beverages, and cold desserts or just place an ice cube on the tongue and let it melt. They will help in numbing your tongue.
- Take some zinc supplements or foods high with it.
- You can take vitamin C supplements if foods are giving discomfort.
- Do proper mouth hygiene. Brush and floss regularly.