The next time you burn your tongue with scalding coffee or
steaming pizza – there are a few remedies that can help.
Find some sugar. A teaspoon of sugar on a burnt tongue soothes
the mishap on contact. Hold your sugary
tongue against the roof of your mouth until it dissolves. If you don’t have any sugar handy, find an
ice cube or some cold water to numb the tongue and reduce swelling. Cooled tea can also soothe a burnt tongue, especially
black tea, chamomile or orange pekoe.
If you really did a number on your tongue, stay away from
certain foods until it heals. Tomatoes, citrus fruits, vinegar and salty
food such as potato chips will interrupt the healing process.
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