Your Taste Buds Have an Average Lifespan of 10 Days
Adult taste buds, in general, turn over within eight to 12 days. Taste buds are clusters of polarized sensory cells embedded in the tongue, and there are three types—it’s the ones that are closer to the surface that have a shorter lifespan. That’s why, when you burn your tongue, it doesn’t take too long until you’re able to taste again.
