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What Causes Bad Taste In The Mouth?

I have had a horrible taste in my mouth for 2 days I've brushed ( I do twice a day) and I haven't eaten anything out of the ordinary, it's a metallic sort of taste that started at the very back of my tongue, and now its on the sides of my tongue, I'd almost describe it as a poisonous taste, I know that sounds weird but it's what I would imagine poison to taste like
posted on Thu, 1 Dec 2016
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Hi.
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern..

As per your bad taste in mouth can be due to infection in the salivary gland leading to discharge of infectious fluid known as Pus while can also be due to oral and dental infections..

Other causes can be side effect of any medication, sinus infection, dry mouth, oral infections like thrush, ulcers in mouth, acid reflux etc..

I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation can be diagnostic..

As of now clean the tongue using a tongue cleaner..
Chew flavoured sugarfree chewing gums and tart candies..
Gargle with flavoured antimicrobial mouthwash..
Drink plenty of water..
Avoid high aroma foods like onion and garlic in excess..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Bad Taste In The Mouth?

Hi. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.. As per your bad taste in mouth can be due to infection in the salivary gland leading to discharge of infectious fluid known as Pus while can also be due to oral and dental infections.. Other causes can be side effect of any medication, sinus infection, dry mouth, oral infections like thrush, ulcers in mouth, acid reflux etc.. I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation can be diagnostic.. As of now clean the tongue using a tongue cleaner.. Chew flavoured sugarfree chewing gums and tart candies.. Gargle with flavoured antimicrobial mouthwash.. Drink plenty of water.. Avoid high aroma foods like onion and garlic in excess.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.