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A week ago i ate a very spicy noodle soup. since then ive been having a mint or toothbrush taste in my mouth, sort of like a cooling sensation at random times. there is no pain but its bothersome to me. what could this be? should i be worried?
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Get examined: It is difficult to answer your question, I suggest having your teeth professionally cleaned and ask the dentist to check to see what going on.
Answered 1/29/2021
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CAPSAICIN & NTs: One of the natural chemicals in spicy peppers is called capsaicin. Capsaicin binds to heat-sensing nerves, giving you hot sensation by signaling chemicals called neurotransmitters (NTs). Usually, it takes a long-term exposure to "run out" of NTs but the responsible NTs may be temporarily depleted, and the opposite, "cold" sensation could be felt. Lay off on spicy food. It should disappear soon.
Answered 2/1/2021
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