{"id":721,"date":"2016-09-14T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-09-14T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/\/hudsonhighlandsdentistry\/dental-care-blog\/food-taste-funny-brushing-2\/"},"modified":"2016-09-14T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2016-09-14T00:00:00","slug":"food-taste-funny-brushing-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/hudsonhighlandsdentistry\/dental-care-blog\/food-taste-funny-brushing-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Does Food Taste Funny After Brushing?"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n<p> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/socialmediafordentistry2.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/OrangeJuiceToothpasteFoodTastesWeird_543.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"543\" height=\"543\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1240\" \/>  <strong>HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED<\/strong> why certain foods taste unpleasant after brushing your teeth in the morning? Most of us have experienced that bitter sensation a time or two, but what exactly causes it? <\/p>\n<h3><strong>Your Mint Toothpaste Flavor Isn\u2019t To Blame<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p> It\u2019s a common misconception that mint-flavored toothpaste causes the unpleasant taste when eating that first meal after brushing. In reality, it\u2019s a chemical found in most toothpastes called <strong>sodium lauryl sulfate<\/strong> (SLS) or other variants like sodium laureth sulfate (SLES). These compounds are known as <strong>surfactants<\/strong>, which are foaming agents which make it easier to spread toothpaste evenly as you brush.  Aside from helping toothpaste clean your teeth, <strong>surfactants also affect your tastebuds<\/strong>.  <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"543\" height=\"305\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WjeFW6Bda7s?rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>  <\/p>\n<h3><strong>Surfactants Affect Your Tastebuds<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p> Surfactants like SLS affect your tastebuds in a couple of different ways. <strong>First<\/strong>, it suppresses receptors that pick up the sweet taste in food and drinks. This is why some foods just taste a little more bland if you\u2019ve recently brushed your teeth. <strong>The second way<\/strong> surfactants affect your taste is it enhances bitter flavors, so sour food and drinks taste especially bitter.  This effect is especially noticeable in orange juice. Believe it or not, your morning glass of OJ is actually surprisingly sour if you take away the sugar. So when you take a sip of orange juice after brushing your teeth, not only will SLS inhibit your ability to taste your drink\u2019s sweetness, it will enhance the underlying sour flavor and make it really bitter. <\/p>\n<h3><strong>Don\u2019t Worry, It Doesn\u2019t Last Long!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p> Fortunately for us, the effects of SLS don\u2019t linger too long in the morning. After about 30 minutes, your saliva will have diluted the leftover surfactants and things begin to taste normal again. In order to avoid the unpleasant taste after you brush, take a little time to read the paper or accomplish other to-do\u2019s in your regular morning routine before you eat. Rearranging morning activities is an easy way to help your breakfast taste sweet! <\/p>\n<h3><strong>We Have A Pretty Sweet Gig<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p> We love making our patients smile. Whether it\u2019s through fun tips like this or answering questions about your unique oral health situation, our priority is keeping your teeth happy and healthy. Do you have any more questions about your morning oral hygiene routine? We\u2019d love to answer them! Call us or let us know in the comments below! <\/p>\n<h4>Thank you for giving us a reason to smile!<\/h4>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #d9d9d9;\">The content on this blog is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. 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