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Burnt my mouth three weeks ago about. ever since all food had had this weird hint of a smell and aftertaste. it's a bitter taste that doesn't eliminate the taste of the food, but remains present while i'm eating it. i smell it in all food as well?

Q: burnt my mouth three weeks ago about. ever since all food had had this weird hint of a smell and aftertaste. it's a bitter taste that doesn't eliminate the taste of the food, but remains present while i'm eating it. i smell it in all food as well?

: This kind of anomaly is unusual, but I recommend waiting. I am sure it is going to get better, but it is going to take time. In the mean time avoid hot, or spicey foods, even alcohol and see if that helps.

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Dr. Neil McLeod answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

This kind of anomaly is unusual, but I recommend waiting. I am sure it is going to get better, but it is going to take time. In the mean time avoid hot, or spicey foods, even alcohol and see if that helps.

Dr Davantzis agreed

Answered 3/2/2021

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A member asked:

Burnt my mouth three weeks ago about. ever since all food had had this weird hint of a smell and aftertaste. it's a bitter taste that doesn't eliminate the taste of the food, but remains present while i'm eating it. i smell it in all food as well?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Neil McLeod answered

Dr Davantzis agreed

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