how do i treat a burn on the roof of my mouth? (it's been hurting for about a week now)?
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Sounds like a pizza cheese burn or you ate something microwaved. Oh yeah I totally agree about going to the doctor if it's been a week. From my experience wounds inside the mouth, even burns, should heal very quickly. Perhaps you've got an infection? (OMG Nicole, you cracked me up! I hope your mouth feels better soon - I'm sure it will - that's not too serious)
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Depends on how long you have had it?  If you have had it for more then a couple of weeks then I would see your dentist.  Sounds like you hit the area when you were brushing your teeth.  I do this sometimes when I am not paying attention.  There is not much tissue back there but a lot of bone and if you hit it often with your tooth brush then it can become sore.  Swish with warm salt water, and take it easy when you are brushing.  Like I said if you have had it for awhile or it does not resolve in a week or so see your dentist.  Sores in the mouth are nothing to play with.
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Cold water first -- NO OIL OR BUTTER OR GREASE (this makes it worse). Then put aloe vera (straight from the plant, if possible) and be careful not to bandage it (if it sticks to a burn, you have an even larger problem).
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Tooth Ache\n\nBegin by cleaning around the sore tooth meticulously. Using warm salt water, rinse the mouth to displace any food trapped between teeth. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should you use aspirin on the aching tooth or on the gum becoz it may burn the gum tissue. In the event of facial swelling, apply a cold compress to the area. For temporary pain relief, acetaminophen is recommended. See a dentist as soon as possible. \n\nBroken Tooth\n\nRinse the area with warm water. Put a cold compress over the facial area of the injury. Recover any broken tooth fragments. Get immediate dental attention. \n\nKnocked Out Permanent Tooth\n\nRecover the tooth, making sure to hold it by the crown (top) and not the root end. Rinse, but do not clean or handle the tooth more than necessary. Reinsert the tooth in the socket and hold it in place using a clean piece of gauze or cloth. If the tooth cannot be reinserted, carry it in a cup containing milk or water. Because time is essential, see a dentist immediately. \nhttp://www.livermorekidsdentist.com/problems.asp\n\nTreatment for tooth decay varies according to how severe the decay is. \n\n-Brushing and flossing with fluoride toothpaste and/or receiving fluoride treatments may be enough to reverse early decay, before cavities have formed. for more info,see the link.\n\n-You need a filling if a cavity has formed. A filling is a material that plugs the cavity hole and restores a tooth to its original shape after your dentist has removed the decay. \n\n-You may need a crown if the decay is severe and your tooth is badly damaged. A crown (often called a cap) is a man-made replacement for all or part of a tooth. Crowns are also used to treat teeth that have broken or decayed so much that a filling will not work. \n\n-You may need a root canal treatment if the pulp of your tooth is infected. A root canal removes the pulp of a tooth. \n\n-You may need your tooth taken out (extraction) if the root of the tooth is severely damaged. You may need to replace the tooth with a bridge or an implant. \nhttp://www.webmd.com/hw/health_guide_atoz/hw172598.asp\n\nThe following remedies can help soothe your tooth pain while you’re waiting for an appointment with your dentist. \n\nTry This First \n\nString it up. Sometimes, a toothache is caused by something as simple as trapped food between the teeth. These food particles actually irritate the gums, but the pain can radiate into the surrounding teeth, Dr. Stay says. So try rinsing your mouth with warm water to loosen any food particles. Then floss or use a water-irrigating device to clean between your teeth. But even if this technique relieves your pain, you should still consult a dentist to make sure other more complex dental problems aren’t contributing to your toothache, she says. \n\nOther Wise Ways \n\nGnaw a knot of Cloves. Take a couple of Cloves from a spice rack and place them between your aching tooth and your cheek—much like you’d use chewing tobacco. They can help soothe the pain, says Richard D. Fischer, D.D.S., dentist in Annandale, Virginia, and past president of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology. Let the hard seedlike Cloves soak in your mouth’s saliva for several minutes to soften them up. Then gently chew on them—like you would on a toothpick—so the soothing oils within the Cloves are released into the area surrounding your aching tooth. Leave the Cloves in place for about 30 minutes or until the pain subsides. Continue this treatment as needed until you can see a dentist, he suggests. \n\nLay on the ointment. If gnashing on Cloves is unappetizing, then consider using an over-the-counter tooth-pain ointment such as Anbesol or Orajel, Dr. Fischer suggests. Be sure to follow the directions on the label. \n\nMake some waves. Swishing warm salt water around in your mouth can help reduce gum swelling, disinfect abscesses, and relieve tooth pain. Mix a teaspoon of salt into an eight-ounce glass of warm water and use
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The only thing you can do is put ice on it or run cold water over it.I am a C.N.A. and they  say to definitly avoid sabs and lintamints.I know one old wives tale was to put butter on a burn but do not do that. Serioiusly. just run cold water over it or apply ice. Hope ya feel better.
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Often treatment isn't necessary and your canker sore will heal on its own. Your doctor may suggest prescription medication if your sores are large, painful or persistent. To relieve the pain and irritation of canker sores, your doctor may recommend a prescription mouthwash, a corticosteroid salve or an anesthetic solution.\nThe following practices may provide temporary relief of canker sores:\nAvoid abrasive, acidic or spicy foods, which may increase the pain. \nApply ice to your canker sores or allow ice chips to slowly dissolve over the sores to ease the pain. \nBrush your teeth gently, using a soft brush to avoid irritating the sore. \nRinse your mouth with salt water or over-the-counter preparations. Try diluted hydrogen peroxide or elixir of diphenhydramine (Benadryl). Be sure to spit the Benadryl out to avoid absorption, so that the medication doesn't make you sleepy. \nDab a small amount of milk of magnesia on your canker sore a few times a day. This can ease the pain and may help the canker sore to heal. \nUse an over-the-counter pain reliever, such as aspirin, acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others). But don't give aspirin to children. Aspirin may trigger a rare, but potentially fatal, disorder known as Reye's syndrome.
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if it's simply a minor burn, ice the area (if it just happened) and then apply a burn cream.  don't use butter, that makes it worse.  if the burn goes deeper use an antibiotic cream, burns are excellent at getting infected.
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Try to ice the affected area-add an ice pack and compressive bandage if you can to control swelling.Avoid heat (hot baths,hot water bottles,heat pads,heat cream etc.) for the first few days as this will make your injury worse.After the first few days you can start to use heat to help with the healing process,-try alternating between hot and cold compresses to speed up recovery. If the pain is significant, or if the symptoms do not steadily resolve, medical evaluation should be obtained.\nGet well soon.
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place an aloe vera leaf on the spot and cover it with a bandaid tonight, put fresh leaf on tomorrow, let air out tomorrow night.\n   If u do not have aloe, try neosporin for pain cream in stores.\naloe vera will heal it fast.
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SEE A DR AND HAVE HIM FREEZ IT OFF WITH LQD.NYG2 IT BURNS LIKE HELL BUT POOF GONE FOR LIFE
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Got a couple of littler ideas.\nCould be cold sore or maybe shingles (Not the kind on "da" roof).
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Yes, and it hurts like hell! Just alternate heat and ice every 20 minutes, and it will help a lot. I did this by powerwalking. It takes a while to heal. My doctor put me in a walking boot so I could continue to walk. Just be patient!
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I used to freeze fruit juice and then rub it on my gums after my app. sometimes it would help with the swelling too. if you don't want that, just buy some popsicles. enjoy and i feel your pain and hope all is well with you!
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Canker sores usually go away without any treatment. For pain relief, you can try taking ibuprofen (brand name: Advil) or acetaminophen (brand name: Tylenol). Other medicines, such as Anbesol, Oragel, Orabase and Zilactin-B, might keep your canker sores from becoming irritated by eating, drinking or brushing your teeth. You put these medicines right on the sore.\n\nYou can also mix equal amounts of Milk of Magnesia and Benadryl Allergy liquid. After it's mixed, you can swish a teaspoonful in your mouth for about 1 minute and then spit it out. If you do this every 4 to 6 hours, your canker sores may hurt less.\n\nSome people think that sucking on zinc lozenges, taking vitamin C or vitamin B complex, using a sage-and-chamomile mouthwash or taking a lysine supplement helps their canker sores heal faster.
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Never put anything on a burn except cold water.  Baking soda, ice etc all trap the heat in more and can make the burn worse.  Run it under cold water for 15 min. If it starts to blister, try not to pop it, as it will allow for infection to get in.  If the blister does open, you may want to put some antibiotic cream on it with a bandaid.  God Bless
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Try rinsing your mouth out with salt water.  Add just a pinch of salt to a small glass of water and swirl around your mouth.  This will help reduce the inflammation and wash away any bacteria and help it heal faster.  I've done this after I've burned my tongue on a hot drink and it does work.
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you need to rub vegemite into them or gargle salt water this will heal the wouds faster!