A member asked:

I bit a tiny piece of the tip of my tongue off in my sleep. now im in so much pain & there is a white blister. how do i treat pain and white sore?

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Dr. Zahid Ahmed answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Normal healing: The white ulcer is part of the normal healing process in the mouth. It should begin to improve in no more than 5-7 days, and should most definitely be resolved in 2 weeks. Meanwhile, Ibuprofen may help but for sensitivity with meals, may consider topical anesthetic like oralgel although it only lasts a short time. If really painful a dentist can prescribe a med to help the inflammation and pain.

Answered 6/25/2014

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Magic mouthwash: You can ask your dentist to prescribe an oral rinse sometimes called magic mouthwash. It contains a local anesthetic and an antihistamine in a viscous carrier and will make it more comfortable while healing. Unfortunately, time is the only thing that will make the wound on your tongue heal.

Answered 7/20/2013

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