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The cool water will help soothe the pain, reduce the spread of heat, and limit burn depth.
Avoid chewing ice cubes since this can damage your teeth.
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Use Vitamin E on the Burn
Vitamin Ecan promote the healing process necessary to restore your tongue to normal.
Research indicates that the direct app of vitamin E to a burn wound can improve wound outcomes.
Apply Honey as a Tongue Coating
Honey can be used to accelerate wound healingin tongue burns.
It can also absorb harmful, unstable molecules calledfree radicals, which interfere with the healing process.
In addition, research indicates that your saliva contains a protein that may promote healing.
When to See a Provider
Minor, first-degree burns usually heal on their own without medical treatment.
Summary
A burnt tongue usually occurs as a result of eating or drinking something too hot.
It can also occur from hot vapors, and corrosive or flammable objects.
When treated promptly, most minor tongue burns heal in about a week with simple home treatment.
This can involve applying topical remedies and avoiding foods that can irritate the burn and postpone healing.
Contact your healthcare provider for treatment of deeper tongue burns.
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