How to Treat Mouth Burn

Mouth burn can occur when something searing hot, such as pizza cheese or a scalding sip of coffee, touches your upper palate or inner cheek. Once the tissue is damaged, you can expect swelling, blistering lesions, and moderate pain. Follow these suggestions if you are suffering from mouth burn.

Things You'll Need

• Frozen ice pops
• Pectin ointment or topical mouth analgesic

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Instructions

• 1

  Put an ice cube in your mouth immediately to lessen the pain and minimize the swelling and additional irritation that may occur.

• 2

  Gargle with cold water or eat a frozen ice pop. This will provide temporary relief from minor pain caused by the burn.

• 3

  Avoid foods that are "sharp" in taste and texture. Spicy foods can increase pain, and sharp foods, such as chips or nut brittle, can aggravate a lesion.

• 4

  Treat the burn or lesion with an over-the-counter pectin ointment or topical mouth analgesic containing benzocaine. Apply the medication directly to the burn to protect as well as heal.