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Bit my tongue

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Mycatisalwaysangry · 18/03/2023 13:23

I bit my tongue hard and although the swelling has gone down and the blood has stopped the cut is still there and flapping about. I’m talking about a 5 mm cut, nothing major but not insignificant. Because of where it’s positioned I disturb it all the time, and am scared that it won’t close and heal! Can you tell me what’s happened to you when you had it?

Thank you

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crazeecatladee · 18/03/2023 13:28

Oral hygiene is so important for healing. Use a salt solution as a mouth wash at least 3 times a day. try products for treating mouth ulcers. Some contain lidocaine which numbs it a bit. Try to eat soft foods so you don't have to chew too much cos that's when you might cause further damage. It'll take a few days but it will heal. I'm doing it all the time since I had a mild stroke.
Good luck

Mycatisalwaysangry · 18/03/2023 13:35

Ah thank you so much you are very kind sharing all this. Thank you

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