How to Heal a Burnt Palate
A burn on the roof of your mouth is a more than regular occurrence, it is enough to simply try a food or liquid that is too hot to generate a lesion in this sensitive area. Luckily for us, due to the moisture and properties of our saliva sores in the mouth heal quickly, but what happens in cases where the burn is more serious or causes annoyance? In OneHowTo we explain how to heal a burnt palate.
Steps to follow:
Sometimes we believe that a burnt palate need not be treated in the same way as a minor burn or moderate burn on any other part of our skin, just for the simple fact that it is not in sight. But the reality is that these injuries also require attention to minimize discomfort, reduce the burning feeling and promote healing.
To heal a burnt palate the first thing to do is apply cold in the area in order to reduce discomfort and relieve inflammation. It is best to drink cold water, hold it in your mouth for a few seconds and swallow. Repeat this procedure several times for at least a couple of minutes, the cold will help relieve discomfort significantly.
Cold food can also help reduce discomfort. You can eat ice-lollies or fruit or yogurt flavored ice cream if you have these at your disposal, the low temperature will calm the injury which surely will be very sensitive.
It is very important that if you have a burn on the roof of your mouth you look after it just as you would an external injury. In this case it will be important to adjust the diet and monitor the food you eat, so if you want to cure your mouth burn it is necessary that:
- You should avoid foods that are too hot and that will increase the burning and discomfort.
- You should avoid crunchy foods like potato chips, peanuts, walnuts or fried preparations, these will do more harm to the injury.
- Try not to consume excessive amounts of condiments, the spices will burn the injury and generate discomfort for as long as it remains sensitive.
- Also moderate the intake of citrus fruits.
If your burnt palate is deep, creates a blister or is generating significant pain and burning it will be best to visit a specialist. Similarly, you can check with your pharmacist about using an anesthetic mouthwash to help relieve pain while the injury heals.
If these remedies fail and you are still in pain, visit your doctor, as this may mean the burn is more severe and needs professional treatment.
This article is merely informative, oneHOWTO does not have the authority to prescribe any medical treatments or create a diagnosis. We invite you to visit your doctor if you have any type of condition or pain.
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