What Causes Bad Taste In The Mouth?

Hello mam, I have gone through your query. I will try to give my best possible advice to you. If someone with same symptoms arrives in my clinic I must ask few questions -Are you undergoing any type of medication nowadays?? -Are you using any mouthwash nowadays?? -Are you feeling any type of burning or altered sensation on tongue?? On the basis of the description you have given in the query,it is bit difficult to reach to the exact diagnosis but still I think that your problem may be because of any medicine or the hormonal changes during the last few weeks. - There are a number of medicines e.g. metronidazole which secrets through saliva causing metallic or bad taste. I mentioned metronidazole here because this medicine is oftenly used after medical termination of pregnancy to prevent infection. - It may also be possible that the bad taste may be due to hormonal changes in the body during menstruation and pregnancy. Gum tissue responds very quickly to the hormonal fluctuation which can cause significant changes in the microbial flora of the oral cavity and subsequently causing the changes in the oral cavity. As a result, you may see symptoms appear in your mouth. - Use of chlorhexidine mouthwash also sometimes causes metallic taste. I advice you to get an appointment with your doctor/dentist so that the exact diagnosis can be made by clinical examination, medical history and investigations and then treatment can be initiated. Meanwhile you should take preventive measures to avoid such problems. • Try to be even more diligent about brushing twice a day and flossing daily right before your period to keep your gums as clean as possible. • Discontinue mouthwash for few days if using as it may also be a possible cause. Hope this will help you. If there is any more query or question regarding this in your mind, you are always welcome. Take good care of yourself Regards