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Sticky Material Stuck To Tongue, Irritation. Gargling Not Helpful. What Can Help?
hi, i have a small slither of foil from a nutella jar stuck not on my tongue but in it. it is right at the back of my tongue and i cant see it nor can my dad. i got most of it out but the rest is stuck in my tongue.. my whole tongue is not hurting but it is really irritating the back of my mouth/ throat . i have gargled water, tried using my toothbrush to get it out, i tried eating bread and burnt toast. nothing has worked. what should i do?
Mon, 10 Jun 2013
HELLO,
The sticky material can be removed using tweezers.
Please do visit a dentist for assistance.
Solution of saline and sodium hypochlorite can be used for rinsing.
Also floss your tongue with tongue scrapers.
Gargle with chlorhexidine mouthrinse too.
Hope this helps.
The sticky material can be removed using tweezers.
Please do visit a dentist for assistance.
Solution of saline and sodium hypochlorite can be used for rinsing.
Also floss your tongue with tongue scrapers.
Gargle with chlorhexidine mouthrinse too.
Hope this helps.
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