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What should you do if you burn your taste buds and have a white spot on your tongue?
9 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Tongue burn: Nature will heal it rather quickly. Avoid hot and spicy foods meanwhile. Rarely is anything more required. There are topical ointments you can purchase at the pharmacy to numb and\or promote healing in extreme cases. Rinsing with salt water is a simple and effective aid.
Answered 4/24/2016
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Short-term problem: The taste buds regenerate about every two weeks. Gargle with cool water or salt water and consult your physician or dentist if the burn does not improve in a few days.
Answered 6/21/2015
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