If you don’t have gloves around, it’s not the end of the world. Just make sure that your hands are completely clean before touching your wound.
Avoid removing anything that is stuck in the cut, such as a fish bone or a piece of glass. Instead, stop rinsing immediately, cover the cut with a piece of wet gauze, and seek medical attention.
If the bleeding doesn’t stop, continue to place new gauze or towels on the cut until it stops or you can get medical attention.
Remove the ice cube if it is very painful or gets too cold to prevent burns on your tongue.
It’s a great idea to swish with saltwater after meals. This will help remove any food particles from the cut on your tongue. Don’t want to make your own salt water? Buy a saline solution instead.
You can also use a cold, wet washcloth.
Eggs Ground and tender cuts of meats Creamy nut butters Canned or cooked fruit Steamed or well-cooked vegetables Rice Pasta
Drink warm water with a few drops of lemon or lime if this is more comfortable.
Always follow the dosage instructions on the packaging.
If you believe you are in shock, seek medical care right away. Symptoms of shock include feeling cold, shaking uncontrollably, or feeling dizzy and confused. Wounds across the tip of the tongue almost always require stitches.
If you aren’t sure whether or not to bring your child in, call an advice nurse and tell them about your child’s symptoms. They’ll let you know whether or not you need to seek medical care.
Always follow the care instructions given to you by your doctor, and take the full round of antibiotics if you’re prescribed them.
