How to Treat Enlarged Taste Buds

An enlarged taste bud occurs when one is irritated or slightly infected. This could happen after changing toothpaste or eating a lot of high sugar or high salty foods. They are uncomfortable and irritating. In fact, some people can't seem to leave them alone when they occur. If you frequently have this problem, you should know the best way to treat enlarged taste buds.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Water
• Mug
• Salt
• Butter knife
• Freezer

1. Heat a half cup of water in a mug. Then dissolve about a teaspoon of salt in the water and gargle. Make sure to cover the enlarged taste buds with the mixture several times before spitting.

2. Place a butter knife in the freezer and wait for an hour or so. You want to use this as a flat ice pack on the enlarged taste buds.

3. Place the freezing knife on the enlarged taste buds until the knife temperature is the same as your tongue. This helps lower the swelling and numb the pain for a while. Make sure to keep any sharp edges away from your tongue and mouth.

4. Visit your local pharmacy and purchase some mouth numbing gel if nothing else works. Enlarged taste buds go away quickly and this gel will help you deal with the discomfort. Baby teething gel works well.

Tips & Warnings

• Don't bite or cut off your enlarged taste buds. This only hurts worse and could cause bleeding.