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How do i get rid of the horrible taste in my mouth left from quitting smoking a month ago? it seems this is not an unusual symptom of quitting smoking

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It will fade: The horrible taste is a good sign. It means that the taste buds that smoking had weakened are regenerating. Try some gum or breath spray in the meantime, and congratulations on quitting!

Answered 9/10/2014

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