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Description: How to Get Rid of Geographic Tongue Fast - 8 Best Geographic Tongue Home Remedies ! The medical term for Geographic tongue is called migratory glossitis caused by an inflammatory disorder that appears on the top and sides of the tongue. Usually, affected tongues suffer from a bald, red area of varying sizes enclosed by an irregular white boundary. Loss of finger-like and mushroom-shaped projections (papilla) results in developing the diseases of the tongue that covers the tongue’s surface. These lesions may develop on other oral sites also like cheeks, palate, on the gums, or, sometimes, under the tongue. These lesions are known as geographic stomatitis or erythema migrans. Several factors contribute to developing these symptoms, including allergies, diabetes emotional/psychological factors, habits, and hormonal disturbances. Several home remedies may help treat geographic tongue. Let us study them in detail. 1. Limit irritating foods: Some foods aggravate the problem leading to severe discomfort and delayed healing. You can prevent the symptoms by avoiding these foods like hot, acidic spicy, or excess salty foods. Sometimes, highly processed and heavily flavored foods also result in worsening the symptoms hence, you should avoid eating these foods. 2. Oil pulling: Applying coconut oil or sesame oil on the affected area is a beneficial home remedy in the geographic tongue and helps promote oral health. Put 1 tbsp. of cold-pressed and organic coconut/sesame oil in your mouth and Squish for ten minutes. Spit it out and rinse thoroughly before brushing your teeth in the morning. 3. Avoid Tobacco: Tobacco is another major cause of geographic tongue. While suffering from the disease, avoid products containing tobacco like cigarettes, bidis, cigars, and kreteks. 4. Increase fluid intake: Hydration is the key to reducing the discomfort related to the geographic tongue. Increased water intake improves the production of saliva, promoting oral health. Several ways can help you treat the symptoms, like drinking ample water throughout the day. You can also soothe the discomfort by eating frozen cubes of cucumber and watermelon. Drinking chilled herbal tea, fresh fruits juices, vegetable juices, and smoothies also help relieve pain and discomfort. Make sure you consume fluid that keeps you hydrated instead of making dehydration like alcoholic beverages, coffee, or tea. 5. Zinc: The deficiency of several vitamins and minerals also leads to developing the symptoms of various diseases and oral infections, including the geographic tongue. The most significant among them are foods high in zinc that contribute to promoting better health and improved sense of taste and smell. Some zinc-containing foods include red meat, nuts, yogurt, seeds, fortified breakfast cereals, spinach, kefir, cheeses, lentils, beans, green leafy vegetables, etc. Zinc supplements are also available in the form of capsules, tablets, and lozenges that you can eat to prevent a geographic tongue. 6. Aloe Vera: Aloe Vera contains potent anti-inflammatory properties and helps treat various infections and skin-related problems. You can get relief from the geographic tongue by applying aloe vera gel on the affected area two to three times a day. Let it sit for ten minutes before washing it away. 7. Apply glycerine: Soak cotton in glycerine and let it stay on the geographic tongue for five minutes. Glycerine mouthwashes are also helpful in treating the problem. Rinse it off with lukewarm water later on. 8. Baking Soda: Baking soda exfoliates the tongue and removes any residue that leads to the geographic tongue. It also balances natural pH levels in the mouth by neutralizing acids. Mix one tsp. of baking soda with lemon juice till it becomes a paste. Apply it to your toothbrush, and brush your tongue and mouth. #geographictongue #homeremedies #naturallifehacks