Bad taste in the mouth is normal. However, consult a dentist to rule out any underlying issues. Whether your bad taste is metallic, salty or sickly sweet, here are possible causes and prevention methods.
Summary:
– While common causes are bad diet, bad habits, dental decay, the flu and medication, other serious triggers include Hepatitis B, cancer, GERD, pregnancy and menopause.
– Quit smoking, cut alcohol, keep your teeth clean, avoid sugary and acidic foods/drinks.
– Visit the dentist or doctor to understand more about bad taste.
If the cause is medication, consult on changing the prescription.
Read more here:
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321438.php
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I’m Matthew Houlton, principal dentist and practice owner of Manor House Dental Practice.
Qualified from Sheffield dental hospital in 1993.
Post graduate training with Paul Tipton (Specialist Prosthodontist) from 2005-2007.
Diploma for Membership of the Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK) 2007.
Special interest in Orthodontics.
Yorkshire Deanary Fixed Appliance Training Scheme 2002-2004.
I have worked at York Hospital’s orthodontic department one session a week since 2009.
Member of the British Society of Occlusal Studies (the study of temporomandibular disorder).
I have two children, who keep me busy when I am not at the practice. I take a keen interest in and teach Aikido, a martial art, to keep a healthy mind and body.
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