How to heal tongue fissures?

Tongue fissures can be painful, annoying and have a detrimental effect on the taste of your food. Nobody wants that. So, what is a tongue fissure? A tongue fissure is basically a split or a crack in the surface of the tongue (Yes, I had to google it too). In some cases, these cracks may become deep enough to cause bleeding which definitely isn’t pleasant.

Causes

So why do we get tongue fissures you ask? The truth is that there are many different causes such as:

  • Trauma: Accidentally biting your tongue when chewing hard foods
  • Nutrient deficiencies: When your body lacks nutrients like iron, zinc or vitamin B12.
  • Allergies: Allergic reactions to things like toothpaste and mouthwash can also cause them.
  • Dehydration: Drinking sufficient water throughout the day helps maintain saliva flow which promotes healthy gums…
    Wait…sorry..going off-topic here.

In any case (see what I did there 😉 ), if left untreated they can become more than just an annoyance but actually interfere with daily life; therefore mitigating this issue as soon as possible should be top priority!

Treatment Options

Here are several tips for treating those pesky little splits in your sweet old taste buds 💔:

Maintain Dental Hygiene

The gross yet fundamental habit of brushing twice daily goes without saying but another essential component includes keeping oral hygiene practices consistent even after treatment has begun.

Salt Water Gargle Therapy

Your breath might smell funky afterwards so maybe make sure you don’t have guests coming over right after trying out this option! Here’s how:
1. Mix 2 teaspoons of salt into warm water
2. Swish mixture around in mouth for at least 60 seconds (or until gone)
3. Repeat process twice per day

Try Honey

Honey truly heals all; its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties make it a perfect option for wound healing, including our little amigo tongue fissures!
Just apply honey directly onto your split twice per day, let the honey do its thing (linger in mouth for 20-30 seconds) and then spit out or swallow if you’d like an extra sweet gift to your taste buds.

Check Your Diet

If causes stem from poor diet/nutrient deficiencies, incorporate food sources that decrease risks of these splits forming:

  • Mushrooms
  • Fortified cereals
  • Seafood
    (Yes…even sushi 🍣 could help heal those nasty sores!)

Lip Balms Can Help Too!

Lather on some lip balm as weird as this may sound – but ensure the ingredients include beeswax since it can alleviate dryness which enables development of more severe fissures.
(Moreover, having kissable lips never hurt nobody 😉)

Conclusion

The bottom line is that sometimes home remedies CAN work wonders on ailments like tongue fissures. So give them a try even if they seem unappealing at first glance…although please don’t neglect dental hygiene practices-nothing beats good oral health. Hey-you got nothing to lose and everything to gain especially when we’re talking about delicious tasting foods.

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