Why does mouthwash cause a burning sensation in your mouth?
In: Chemistry
a lot of mouthwash has alcohol in it which can irritate your mouth. basically the ethanol in the liquid is making your throat’s VR1 heat receptors more sensitive
Alcohol on the mouthwash causes the burning sensation which irritates. Menthol can cause burning sensations too. Non alcoholic mouthwash does not cause the burning.
Most mouth washes have alcohol in them. That alcohol burns the mouth as you use it. Most people only feel a slight burning sensation, but some people are very sensitive to it. You can buy alcohol free mouthwashes and not have that problem.
Another common thing is cinnamon. Cinnamon can burn the inside of the mouth. Like alcohol, some people are more sensitive to Cinnamon. If you are, get a different flavor and try that.
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