The goal is to prevent the germs on your hands from transferring to the now open wound on your tongue, possibly causing infection. [substeps] Resistant viruses can also cause an infection if they come into contact with a bleeding wound.
[header] How to heal a bitten tongue [title] Wash your hands. [step] Before you touch the inside of your mouth, take a minute to wash your hands with warm water and soap. If this is not available, use hand sanitizer.