{"id":1991,"date":"2018-07-16T03:50:02","date_gmt":"2018-07-16T03:50:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.io\/?p=1991"},"modified":"2021-05-19T14:01:52","modified_gmt":"2021-05-19T14:01:52","slug":"10-painless-ways-to-remove-bumps-on-tongue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.io\/10-painless-ways-to-remove-bumps-on-tongue\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Painless Ways to Remove Bumps on Tongue"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Everyone has the natural bumps on their tongue that\u2019s known as your tastebuds \u2013 and you should, of course, not have to be too worried about those. They\u2019re meant to be there, and unless you have a condition which causes inflammation of the taste buds, you should be fine. But if you are getting any other bumps on your tongue, then you might have wondered what the cause could be \u2013 or have wished that you could have them removed because they are an uncomfortable condition to have to live with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes, this is caused by a virus that\u2019s known as transient lingual papillitis \u2013 other times, this just means that you have to make a few small changes to your mouth hygiene. You don\u2019t have to be too worried about this condition; here are ten painless and easy ways to remove bumps on your tongue if you have recently noticed this condition and need to know what you can do about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Changing Your Brushing Routine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are several causes and conditions that could take the blame if you have suddenly noticed that you have small, white bumps on your tongue<\/a>; you might have only noticed the condition now and decided to look it up, or you might have been struggling with the condition for a while and wondered what there was out there that you could do about it. This could, simply, be down to having to change your daily brushing routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re told to brush our teeth at least after every meal and three times a day; but today, doctors recommend that you don\u2019t brush your teeth too much \u2013 this can scrape the enamel off your teeth and mean that your teeth decay quicker instead. If this is manifesting with bumps on your tongue, then you could simply change your brushing routine. If this doesn\u2019t bring any change to your condition, then you should seek doctor\u2019s advice to ensure the condition gets taken care of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Gargling with Salt Water<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you are looking to improve your general mouth hygiene, then you should consider adding a simple salt water rinse to your daily health routine. Salt <\/a>is one of the literal cleanest substances known to man, and you could benefit from using salt in almost every area of your life. This includes your oral hygiene. There\u2019s a good reason why it\u2019s recommended that you rinse out your mouth with salt water after you have gone through dental surgery of any sort \u2013 and why it could still be a good thing to included it in your everyday health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Salt can ensure that your general mouth hygiene is excellent and it can also reduce the amount of bumps found on your tongue. If you find that your tongue needs to be cleaned with a scraping, then use coarse salt for this \u2013 though remember that you should be gentle whenever you are dealing with sensitive parts of the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Scraping Your Tongue Clean<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes the small, white bumps that you find on the tongue will be the result of plaque <\/a>and other nasties that have collected on your tongue throughout the day \u2013 or, well, week if you don\u2019t brush your teeth and floss all that often. It\u2019s recommended by most doctors that you scrape your tongue clean along with your daily oral hygiene routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is where most of the bacteria collects, and if you have if manifesting in the form of small white bumps on your tongue then a few small changes to your routine and a tongue scraping should be enough to make a difference from the moment you start doing it. Most toothbrushes have a rough backing for being able to scrape the tongue with \u2013 most people didn\u2019t realize what this is really for; you can also scrape the tongue with some simple coarse salt, and the salt will also have a general cleaning effect on the rest of the mouth at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Adding Some Lemon Juice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you have noticed small, white bumps on your tongue then it could be something that you could fix with just a couple of small changes to your daily health routine. You can combine this tip with some of the ones that we\u2019ve mentioned earlier on in this article, including using a salt gargle to include in your morning routine to improve your overall mouth health or a coarser salt if you instead need to scrape your tongue and clean your mouth at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If just regular salt is not enough to help you get rid of the bumps on your tongue, then you might want to add something a little bit more powerful like lemon juice<\/a> to the routine: This can also help to improve your overall dental health, clean up your mouth in the places where your brush can\u2019t reach and you have the added benefit of the lemon juice that will whiten your teeth without any side effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Get Some Sweets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A common cause of a dry mouth can be dehydration, but there are also other conditions and medical disorders that can result in a dry mouth<\/a> that is either temporary or more permanent of a condition. Sometimes, even the medication you are taking can potentially have dry mouth as a side-effect; ;in this case, it\u2019s usually an easy thing to fix, and can be remedied with simply taking in more fluids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other times, you find yourself on the move on the way to work or a meeting, or you might have to speak in public and find that your mouth is too dry. For times like these, it\u2019s time to break out the throat sweets. These are great for helping your body to produce spit, and could also help you to get rid of the small, white bumps in your mouth that have been the source of your discomfort. If it persists, make an appointment with your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Take the Right Medication<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are many times where the medications <\/a>you are taking could have a dry mouth or a candida infection as a contraindication or side effect. If this is happening to you, then maybe it\u2019s time to examine the medications that you have been taking to see if any of them could be behind your symptoms. If this is the case, get out the leaflet that came with your medication, or simply look up the name of the medication online: Look for the sections labelled<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contraindications, and the other section that\u2019s labelled Side Effects; these sections will tell you what could happen to you if you take the medication. Here, you\u2019re looking to see if dry mouth could be part of the medication\u2019s effects. If yes, speak to your doctor about what you could do, or about the potential of changing over to another medication which does not have this side effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Make Some Changes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If the condition continues despite all of the advice that we have mentioned in this article so far, then you don\u2019t have to worry \u2013 there are still a few more tips in this article to go. If you aren\u2019t experiencing the problem as a once-off occurrence but instead as a repeat problem that keeps coming back, then it could be that your overall lifestyle changes or diet could be what\u2019s causing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, you will need to establish what the problem is \u2013 and the best way to do this is to check for any food allergies<\/a>, or to start eliminating certain things from your diet to see which of these could be the problem. Take detailed notes on what makes the condition better or what makes the condition appear worse \u2013 and if you aren\u2019t managing this by yourself, then take these notes along to your doctor to see what they have to say about what further changes you could make for better health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Sucking on Ice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes, as we\u2019ve already mentioned earlier on in this article in brief measures, the cause of small, white bumps appearing on the surface of the tongue and down the throat can be attributed to severe dehydration<\/a>. Drinking more water is one way to cure this disorder, but sometimes \u2013 especially if the dry mouth is caused by any kind of health condition, then you might find that drinking water only makes you nauseous, and you should know that vomiting will only dehydrate you even further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If this is the case, then you might find it easier to suck on ice instead of drinking water \u2013 this will aid with the nausea, for starters, and you will be able to hydrate as you should. If the conditions persist, then seek medical attention for your condition; it might be caused by something else, or the dehydration might be very severe and need intense medical treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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9. Hydrating Yourself<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes, particularly bad cases of dehydration can go along with a range of uncomfortable symptoms \u2013 including small, white bumps on the tongue or the entire mouth becoming white and unusually dry. By the time your body points out the need for you to hydrate<\/a>, you have already reached the very advanced stages of dehydration and will need to take in fluids immediately \u2013 and if in the more advanced stages, then you will need to get to medical attention so that you can be hydrated through more intensive means such as a saline IV that re-introduces moisture into your bloodstream directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have been dehydrated to the point where you need medical attention, then you should not take any further risks with your health; make sure that you drink plenty of water, and note what caused the dehydration in the first place \u2013 it could be caused by another medical condition that you should take note of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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10. Visiting the Doctor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you have tried most of the methods that we have listed on this article and they have not worked to relieve teh symptoms of your condition, then your condition might be caused by one of the many conditions that this article doesn\u2019t have the space to cover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the case that any of the treatments we\u2019ve listed in this article has made your condition any worse or hasn\u2019t led to an improvement in your condition, then we would recommend that you make an appointment with your doctor to ensure that the source of your condition and discomfort <\/a>can be tracked down \u2013 if not, you might be putting yourself at risk of developing a worse health condition, or one that\u2019s already very serious that\u2019s going undiagnosed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feel free to tell your doctor which of the natural alternatives you have tried for your condition and what the subsequent results have been.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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11. ACV Rinse<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Apple cider vinegar<\/a> has potent antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties., The vinegar gets these characteristics from \u201cthe mother,\u201d the dark brown liquid floating in suspension in the ACV. It makes an excellent natural remedy for a variety of adverse health conditions and has tremendous benefit in getting rid of bumps on the tongue as well.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most people find that they can\u2019t handle the sharp, bitter-sweet taste of raw apple cider vinegar by itself. Therefore, we recommend you cut one tablespoon of ACV with two tablespoons of water to make a mouthwash. Rinse your mouth out with this mixture two to three times a day, and you should notice some improvement after 24-hours.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure you select raw, unfiltered ACV when you purchase your vinegar. The filtered version removes the beneficial bacteria responsible for giving ACV its healing properties. Look for premium brands online, and ensure that the labels state that it includes \u201cthe mother.\u201d<\/span><\/wp-block><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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12. Baking Soda<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Baking soda <\/a>is a staple in the kitchen for baking, cooking \u2013 and getting rid of bumps in your mouth. The chances are you never expected baking soda to be a home remedy for anything else that curing your desire to bake a cake. However, baking soda has beneficial properties that make it an ideal home remedy for getting rids of the bumps in your mouth.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Baking soda turns everything alkaline, and this is an excellent way to reduce the acidity in your mouth that is the primary cause of developing bumps on your tongue. Mix one tablespoon of baking soda into a half a glass of water and swirl it in your mouth for a few minutes. The baking soda turns the water alkaline, removing the acidity. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Repeat this treatment two to three times a day, and you should notice the signs of improvement starting to show after 48-hours of use. Always remember to use purified water, as regular tap water is typically high in acidity, and contains particles that may irritate the bumps on your tongue.<\/span><\/wp-block><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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13. Reduce Inflammation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Inflammation <\/a>is the number one reason for developing bumps on the tongue. Systemic inflammation occurs due to a build-up of inflammatory particles in the digestive system. The food we eat plays a significant role in reducing the symptoms of systemic inflammation we experience in other areas of our body. For example, people with eczema may notice they gain relief from their symptoms when they reduce intestinal inflammation.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can minimize the inflammatory response in your gut by reducing your intake of foods that contain refined carbohydrates, such as sugar and flour. These carbs place stress on the intestinal wall, causing it to expand. In the inflamed state, particles and toxins pass through the abdominal wall, spreading to the bloodstream where they cause inflammation in other areas of the body, including creating the bumps on your tongue.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Replace the carbs in your meals with healthy sources of fat, such as fish, nuts, and high-quality oils.<\/span><\/wp-block><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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<\/span>14. Hormone Therapy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In some cases, developing bumps on your tongue is due to a hormonal imbalance in your body. Increases in the hormone, estrogen, can lead to changes in your tongue. Pregnant women experience an increase in the production of progesterone and estrogen during the first trimester of pregnancy. These hormones assist in fetal development, but they may also cause side effects such as nausea, bloating, mood swings, and the development of bumps on your tongue.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit your doctor and have them run a blood test. A hormone panel will show what hormones you are deficient in, and those that are at high levels. Your physician may recommend treatment with hormone therapy <\/a>drugs to make the necessary adjustments to your hormone profile. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depending on your situation, it may take a few days or even a few weeks for you to reach hormonal equilibrium and experience remission of the bumps on your tongue.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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