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Just a simple question, after taking a shot of ever to swish in my mouth like mouthwash, the inside of my cheeks (after the burning and numbness stop) feel rough like sand paper or so, kinda bumby. I was wondering out of curiosity what is happening are the blood vessels on the inside of the cheeks dilating or is the skin tearing itself from alcohal
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Some mouth wash contains minute content of alcohol. And some contains menthol which actually inhibit sensation in particular area.just have a mint leaf.you will same experience. Actually not blood vessels. It actually effect on small nerve ends.temporary loss of sensation reduces the irritation in particular area.as well numb.roughness is because of blood vessels. Minute and more Number into mucosa.
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read about mint formulation.
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Dr. Priya Verma
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Alcohol in mouthwashes can cause this feeling. Use alcohol free mouthwashes like Hiora from Himalaya or other reputed brands
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