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Could My Swollen Incisive Papilla Be Caused By Hot Tea?

Hi I have a swollen incisive papilla. It could irritated one or two months back after dring a very hot cup of tea. Then it got better. Again I sipped a hot cup of tea and it got irritated. I visited a dentist for physical examination and he recommeded applying gel and salt water/mouthwash rinses.
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Hello,

Yes, your swollen incisive papilla could absolutely be caused by sipping very hot tea, especially if the timing matches and it flares up after exposure to heat. Thermal burns from hot liquids (like tea or coffee) can irritate or mildly damage the mucosa there. Repeated exposure, especially before the tissue has fully healed, can cause chronic irritation, swelling, or inflammation.

Yes, do apply the gel prescribed by your treating dentist. Take care of your oral hygiene. Do not get the wound infected. Avoid hot drinks for at least 1–2 weeks to let the tissue heal completely. Stick to lukewarm or cool liquids and soft foods. Avoid poking or pressing the area with your tongue.

If it doesn't go away within 2–3 weeks, or if it gets painful, larger, or starts changing color, a follow-up with a dentist is a must.

Hope you found the answer helpful. Take care.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K.
General & Family Physician
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Could My Swollen Incisive Papilla Be Caused By Hot Tea?

Hello, Yes, your swollen incisive papilla could absolutely be caused by sipping very hot tea, especially if the timing matches and it flares up after exposure to heat. Thermal burns from hot liquids (like tea or coffee) can irritate or mildly damage the mucosa there. Repeated exposure, especially before the tissue has fully healed, can cause chronic irritation, swelling, or inflammation. Yes, do apply the gel prescribed by your treating dentist. Take care of your oral hygiene. Do not get the wound infected. Avoid hot drinks for at least 1–2 weeks to let the tissue heal completely. Stick to lukewarm or cool liquids and soft foods. Avoid poking or pressing the area with your tongue. If it doesn t go away within 2–3 weeks, or if it gets painful, larger, or starts changing color, a follow-up with a dentist is a must. Hope you found the answer helpful. Take care. Regards, Dr. Nupur K. General & Family Physician