What should I do if my baby’s tongue is cut by teeth?

When babies just learn to walk, falling is inevitable due to their lack of control. Moreover, they are in the teething stage, so when they fall, their tongues can easily be broken by their teeth, causing their mouths to bleed. Although it looks scary, this situation is not very serious and only needs to be handled correctly. So, what should you do if your baby's tongue is broken by teeth?

What should I do if my child has a broken tongue?

When children are teething, their gums will itch, so they always want to put something in their mouths to bite, but they may accidentally break their tongues. If it is not very serious, there will generally be no big problem. However, if the bleeding is severe, the blood vessels in the tongue may be injured. If not treated promptly, the child may suffer from diseases such as oral ulcers and stomatitis. Therefore, it is recommended that you take your child to the oral department of the hospital for examination and diagnosis in time, and then follow the treatment plan given by the doctor, so that the child's health can be guaranteed.

What should I do if my tongue is ulcerated?

People with cracked tongues should pay attention to proper diet control in their daily lives. Their diet should be light and low in salt. They should try to avoid spicy foods. At the same time, they should eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, which can help the body absorb and supplement vitamins and stimulate the metabolism of body cells. At the same time, you should also pay attention to drinking more boiled water and using some anti-inflammatory drugs appropriately to effectively alleviate the situation. At the same time, you should pay attention to getting enough sleep to ensure good sleep quality. At the same time, appropriate outdoor activities should be carried out.

How to stop bleeding after biting your tongue?

If there is little blood after biting the tongue, there is no need to treat the bleeding, because the tongue wound will stop bleeding automatically. If there is a lot of blood, you need to press the wound with your hand. It is best to wash your hands before pressing, so that the bleeding can be stopped. Then apply some medicine such as Yunnan Baiyao. Chew food slowly and don't eat chili peppers or sour foods that irritate the wound. Drink more warm water, maintain a good attitude, avoid getting angry, don't stay up late, and avoid touching the wound when brushing your teeth to avoid infection.