Home Remedies for Geographic Tongue

1. Dietary Choices

To reduce discomfort associated with geographic tongue, avoid or limit food irritants that may aggravate the sensitive tissues of your tongue. Food irritants usually worsen the condition, making it difficult to heal.

• Avoid eating hot, spicy, acidic or salty foods.
• Avoid tobacco products.
• Avoid heavily flavored candy or other food products.
• Avoid acidic fruits and vegetables.
• Limit your consumption of highly sugary and processed foods.

2. Fluid Intake

By keeping your body hydrated, you can ease some discomforts of geographic tongue. To promote hydration, simply increase your fluid intake. Hydration also stimulates the production of saliva which in turn promotes oral health.

• Drink an ample amount of water throughout the day. You can also suck on small pieces of ice.
• Eat frozen chunks of water-based fruits and vegetables like watermelon and cucumber.
• Drink smoothies, fruit juice or vegetable juice.
• Drink 1 to 2 glasses of coconut water daily.
• Drink chilled herbal teas like green or chamomile tea.

Avoid sugary drinks, and cut down on regular tea, coffee and alcoholic beverages.