Burns to the oral cavity can be caused by various factors: hot or frozen food, chemicals contained in products such as cinnamon gum. As these are first-degree burns, most burns require no medical intervention and heal within a few days. It is possible to relieve and combat the pain caused by this type of burn by using home remedies and over-the-counter medicines. On the other hand, in the case of second and third degree burns, the tissues of the oral cavity suffer more serious damage and immediate medical intervention is required.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Take Immediate Action to Minimize Burns
Step 1. Sip cold water immediately to rinse your mouth and gargle
Relieves burns by immediately refreshing the mouth. After the burn, use the water to rinse your mouth and gargle for 5-10 minutes.
Step 2. Suck the ice
If you have the possibility, use ice cubes or flakes: they refresh the oral cavity even more effectively than water. Put the ice in a glass and suck a piece at a time until the burning sensation in your mouth is eliminated.
If you burn your cheek or roof of the mouth, try to keep the ice flakes still on the affected area with the help of your tongue
Step 3. Eat some ice cream
If you have ice cream in the freezer, eat a few tablespoons or, why not, a whole bowl! The cold helps calm the burn. This solution could be particularly pleasant for children.
A popsicle, a spoonful of cold yogurt, or a glass of cold milk can also help with the pain
Step 4. Rinse your mouth and gargle with salt water
Dissolve half a teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm (not hot!) Water. Rinse your mouth and gargle until the discomfort subsides.
Do not ingest salt water
Step 5. Drink a glass of cold milk
If you burn your mucous membranes, sip a glass of cold milk. Milk coats and protects the mucous membranes from the inside. In addition, the cool sensation helps to soothe and calm the burning.
Method 2 of 3: Encourage the Healing Process
Step 1. Eat fresh, soft-textured foods for a week
The mouth should heal on its own within a few days to a week or so. In the meantime, avoid damaging it further. Don't eat sharp-edged foods (like potato chips or apple chips) or hard-textured foods (like some cookies). Allow hot drinks and foods to cool slightly before serving.
Step 2. Don't overdo the dressings while healing
Season foods only lightly and avoid spicy and citrus fruits: they can irritate the delicate mucous membranes of the oral cavity during healing.
Step 3. Use a licorice-based blend
It is a home remedy that can come in handy. Pour 10 g of dried licorice root into 100 ml of cold water. Bring the solution to a boil and let it steep for 15 minutes. Let it cool, then strain it. Use it as a mouthwash and to gargle as often as you like during the healing process. Licorice helps to calm inflammation and canker sores, and it is also effective in fighting certain types of bacteria.
- Sweeten the solution while it is hot by adding honey.
- Alternatively, try sucking on licorice tablets.
Step 4. Eat some honey
Eat a tablespoon of honey a couple of times a day to relieve pain and help heal the sunburn. If you burn your cheek or roof of the mouth, try pressing the honey onto the affected area with the help of your tongue. Let it melt in your mouth.
Step 5. Stop using tobacco
Stop smoking, at least while the sunburn is healing. Consuming cigarettes and other nicotine products can slow healing and even make the problem worse. The ideal would be to stop completely.
Step 6. Avoid alcohol while the burn heals
To speed up the process, do not consume alcohol. If you can't stop, reduce the amount as you heal.
If you can't give up alcohol, see a doctor
Step 7. Brush your teeth twice a day
Maintain proper oral hygiene during the healing process of the sunburn. This promotes the healing of the oral cavity and helps prevent infections. Brush your teeth twice a day as usual, morning and evening. Brush with care and try not to scratch the burned area.
If you can't use the toothbrush due to pain, pour the toothpaste on your finger and use it instead of the toothbrush for at least a day or until you can tolerate the action of the bristles again
Step 8. See a doctor if the burn does not go away within a few days
After a few days you should start feeling better. If not, go to the doctor - you will need medications to combat pain and prevent infections.
Step 9. See a doctor even if you have a fever or can't swallow
Mouth burns rarely cause any particular health problems, but more severe ones can become infected. See your doctor if you start to notice any of the following symptoms following a sunburn:
- Fever (38 ° C or higher).
- Spillage.
- Difficulty swallowing.
- Intense pain in the oral cavity.
Method 3 of 3: Relieve Discomfort During Healing
Step 1. Take an over-the-counter pain reliever
To find relief, take acetaminophen following the instructions on the package insert. Ibuprofen is also effective. However, if you have kidney or liver problems, talk to your doctor before taking it.
- If you have certain medical conditions or drug allergies, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking an over-the-counter medicine.
- Aspirin can be taken by adults but should never be given to children under the age of 12.
Step 2. Apply an analgesic paste or gel
Go to the pharmacy and look for a product that can relieve pain affecting the oral cavity, such as Buccagel. There are many over-the-counter ointments that do not require any prescriptions; they usually contain benzocaine, an anesthetic that can be applied in the oral cavity to fight painful canker sores or burns. Apply it following the instructions on the package or the pharmacist's directions.
- This product is not recommended for children under 2 years of age.
- If you have certain bleeding conditions or disorders that may pose risks, consult a doctor before using it.
Step 3. Go to your doctor for a prescription
If the pain is severe or does not go away with any home remedies, ask your doctor to prescribe a topical medicine. Certain medications used for mouth ulcers can be effective for more annoying sunburns. However, some doctors do not prescribe anesthetics because eating the patient could cause further damage to the oral cavity without even realizing it.
