Tannin is a plant compound with a variety of properties, some of which are beneficial, others can cause problems. Tannins cause astringency and bitterness in red wine and black tea, which may affect your salivary glands and cause jaw pain. Tannins, on the other hand, exhibit mild anti-inflammatory properties and can rapidly reduce bleeding, which is beneficial to the treatment of oral trauma, which is a common cause of jaw pain. If you experience unexplained jaw pain lasting for more than a few days, consult your doctor or dentist.
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class= "article-image inner-caption-class"> eating tannin-rich drinks or foods can cause temporary jaw pain. Tannins are usually found in immature fruits, grapes and tea. Plants use tannic acid in tannins to regulate growth and prevent predation by animals and insects. The astringency of tannic acid is the cause of dry and astringent taste in the mouth after drinking red wine, black tea or immature fruit juice. As fruit and wine mature, tannins break down, reducing bitterness and astringency. According to Natural Standard Herbs and Supplementaries Reference: Evidence-based Clinical Review, tannins also have medicinal value because they have mild antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Tannins also cause vasoconstriction, which helps heal wounds.According to the principle and practice of Plant Therapy: Modern Herbs, tannic acid is the cause of jaw pain. The bitterness of tannic acid can make saliva secreted by salivary glands increase rapidly.
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Submandibular and sublingual glands. The parotid gland is the largest salivary gland, located directly on the hinges of the mandible, also known as the temporomandibular joint. Sudden parotid stimulation, whether by ingesting tannins or cold air, can cause pain and contraction or spasm of the jaw muscles. Mandibular pain caused by tannin consumption usually ranges from mild to moderate in intensity and lasts for a short time. Drinking fresh, unsweetened lemon juice can be similar. A common cause of mandibular pain is dental trauma, which may be accidental or the result of dental surgery. Tearing, inflammation and infection are common consequences of tooth trauma, and tannin-rich compounds can be used to combat these consequences. For bleeding, inflammation and pain in the mouth, using a cool tea bag can help, because tannic acid constricts blood vessels and shows mild anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. The abundant sources of tannin are black tea and red wine. Natural apple, grape, cranberry and pomegranate juice contain a lot of tannins. Sometimes tannins are added to fruit juices and ciders to produce more astringency. Other tannin-rich fruits include persimmons and strawberries. Tannins are also found in beer, especially bitter beer.
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