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that made you feel like you had hair in your mouth?
It’s an oddly specific but surprisingly common sensation.
Some foods can trigger a fuzzy,
fibrous, or prickly feeling on the tongue,
gums, or the roof of the mouth —
so much so that people joke it feels like
“growing hair in your mouth.”
But what causes this sensation, and is it something to worry about?

This article explores the science and sensory
triggers behind this phenomenon,
debunking myths and helping
you understand why certain foods make your mouth feel weird —

without actually causing any hair to grow, of course.
The Short Answer:
No, You’re Not Growing Hair in Your Mouth