With winter in full force, we are all tucking into more hot food.
But each bowl of hearty soup, spicy ramen, or even melted cheese dip carries with it a perilous danger: a burned mouth.
Those who can’t resist diving in before the food cools down will be left with a sore and numb patch on their tongue and roof palate for days.
Unfortunately, burning takes time to heal, and there’s not much you can do for a quick fix.
However, Dr Eunjung Jo, a dentist at Astor Smile Dental in New York City, explains there are some golden rules to follow to avoid aggravating the burn and speed up your recovery.
