6 Home remedies to soothe and heal your sore tongue

Soreness in the tongue is a common symptom, although it is difficult to ignore. It shows as red patches or little bumps on the tip, one side, or the entire tongue. Meanwhile, it causes problems such as burning sensations, aches, and inflammation in the tongue, among other things.

How to get rid of tongue sores?

Depending on the cause of your tongue sores,  the dentist will recommend appropriate treatments or drugs. Similarly, you can treat the irritations with over-the-counter drugs, vitamin supplements, antibiotics, antifungals, topical gel, and so on.

On the other side, you can use natural therapies such as saltwater rinse to treat or relieve tongue sores. We've explained a few here. 

1) Ice cubes or Ice water

Ice has numbing effects, so we recommend sucking on ice cubes or ice pops to relieve a sore tongue. Similarly, sipping a cup of cold water at regular intervals soothes the irritations.

Similarly, do not try to chew ice cubes; this practice will destroy your teeth. 

2) Chamomile Tea

Chamomile contains anti-inflammatory effects. Prepare a cup of chamomile tea. Cool it down and swish it about in your mouth for a few minutes.

Otherwise, apply moistened chamomile tea to the sore parts of the tongue. 

3) Coconut Oil

Coconut oil possesses antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral effects.

Dip a cotton ball in coconut oil and gently rub it on the afflicted areas of the tongue. It reduces pain and accelerates the healing process.

4) Honey

Honey is a natural sweetener that possesses antimicrobial properties.

Honey can be gently rubbed on severe tongue sores several times per day. Similarly, sipping warm tea with honey will help get rid of a sore tongue.

5) Milk Of Magnesia

Milk of Magnesia is an acid neutralizer that helps to lower the pH levels in the mouth.

Apply a tiny amount of milk of magnesia to the afflicted area once day. It promotes healing and alleviates uncomfortable symptoms. 

6) Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera is well-known for its ability to hydrate the skin. It helps to reduce tongue discomfort and soreness.

As a result, we recommend that those suffering from painful tongues rinse their lips with aloe vera juice once a day.

Keeping your mouth clean is the most effective strategy to avoid such tongue sores. The solutions we discussed will hasten recovery and alleviate unpleasant comforts. In the interim, you should eat less acidic foods and avoid behaviors like smoking and drinking alcoholic beverages to swiftly get rid of tongue sores.

For more tips read the full blog at Dr Amarnathan's Dental Care website (title : 6 Home remedies to soothe and heal your sore tongue)