This word was formed from the obsolete verb “squeeze”, which was used in past times. It meant "whining, hurt." Alternated with the verb "nip." Gradually, the meaning of some words changed, some of them disappeared from use in speech. So the above-mentioned Old Russian verb has survived to the present in the form of the word "sore mouth". Well, now we will explain in more detail its current significance and how it is used in a figurative sense.
Meaning of the word
Oskomina is an astringent aftertaste in the mouth. It appears after acidic fruits, berries. Accompanied by astringency and numbness in the mouth. “Reduces the cheekbones” - this phrase is used as a synonym.
They are compared to numbness that occurs after pain medication. This is the reaction of the mucosa to excessive irritant coming from outside. Sometimes it can be accompanied by pain. In some cases, it is weak and passes quickly, and sometimes longer and stronger. Oskomina is an unpleasant sensation that can occur with strong tooth sensitivity. Dentists call this hyperesthesia.
What does the expression "fill your mouth" mean?
Often this phrase is used to determine annoyance, eating. This may mean that someone is bored, calloused, or tired of doing something, doing monotonous work. In everyday life, the word "edge" is often used. This astringent and unpleasant feeling formed the basis of the well-known phrase. And the meaning that is invested in it depends on the specific situation.
For example, a person is constantly in front of someone in sight for a long time. Of course, the astringent feeling in the mouth from this will not appear, but there is some discomfort. And in this case, the phrase "he put me on edge" is used. In other words, just fed up. And the phrase "fill your mouth" is used here in a figurative sense.
Or another example: when a lot of sour berries are eaten, or a person feasts on an unripe fruit. In this case, a sore point is a sensation arising in the mouth. This phrase is used here in the literal sense. No wonder there is even a proverb that was often used in antiquity: "Do you like currants, wait and sore eyes."
How does a dent in teeth appear?
Acid is able to penetrate tooth enamel, and this is accompanied by pain, a feeling of soreness appears. Enamel is damaged most often with caries, thermal, mechanical and chemical irritations. Oskomina can occur with constant eating of seeds. In this case, teeth sometimes begin to ache, the tongue is rubbed. In such cases, the expression "fill your mouth" is also used.
How to eliminate astringent sensation in the mouth?
If there is a squeeze, then you can apply a mouth rinse. It can neutralize the discomfort in the mouth and at the same time remove the remnants of food from the teeth. Rinse the oral cavity with the following solution: take a quarter of a teaspoon of baking soda and mix in half a glass of warm water. It helps to relieve edge of mouth and plain milk very well.