Rinse with warm salt water several times a day
Avoid spicy, acidic, hot, or rough foods
Keep your mouth clean with gentle brushing and flossing
Stay hydrated
Suck on ice chips or cold water to reduce discomfort
Use over-the-counter oral pain relief as directed
Avoid biting or irritating the tongue
Stop using tobacco and alcohol
Eat soft foods until healed
See a dentist or doctor if it lasts more than two weeks, gets worse, or is very painful