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Can Dr. Tichenor's Peppermint Mouthwash Damages Taste Buds?
Hello, I used some Dr. Tichenor's Peppermint Mouthwash, undiluted to rinse my mouth out. I gargled and held it in my mouth for a good while because I thought eventually the burning would subside (I equate that with the job having been done, when the burning subsides.). Well now my taste buds aren't able to taste things like mustard and catsup. Will these symptoms go away or have I done permanent damage to my taste buds?
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Tue, 25 Mar 2014
Hello, thank you for consulting with healthcaremagic.
Actually mouthwashes are always used in diluted form, so it has altered your taste as it was in concentrated form, but it is not permanent , you will regain your taste soon.
So please do not worry wait for one day as the symptoms will subside.
Hope it will help you.
Actually mouthwashes are always used in diluted form, so it has altered your taste as it was in concentrated form, but it is not permanent , you will regain your taste soon.
So please do not worry wait for one day as the symptoms will subside.
Hope it will help you.
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