Metallic Taste in Mouth Causes, Treatments and More

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The metallic taste in the mouth that people sometimes encounter is not usually serious and can be a symptom of any number of different things. This type of taste disorder can develop overnight or over a long period of time. Some individuals could experience a metallic taste combined with fatigue or other symptoms.

A persistent metallic taste in the mouth, otherwise known as parageusia, could be caused by something as simple as poor oral hygiene, which anyone should be able to rectify quite easily. Prescription drugs, certain multivitamins, and infections are just some of the other possible causes of a metallic taste in the mouth.

Poor Oral Hygiene

People may experience a metallic taste in their mouths if they don't properly brush their teeth regularly. Practicing poor oral hygiene could result in teeth and gum problems, such as gingivitis, periodontitis and tooth infection.¹Team, Family Health. ‘8 Possible Causes for That Metallic Taste in Your Mouth.’ Health Essentials from Cleveland Clinic, Health Essentials from Cleveland Clinic, 28 Sept. 2020, health.clevelandclinic.org/8-possible-causes-for-that-metallic-taste-in-your-mouth/

If poor oral hygiene is the cause of the metallic taste in the mouth, individuals may encounter other symptoms including swollen, bright or dark red gums and bad breath. A visit to the dentist may help determine if the issue is down to oral hygiene. After an examination, a dentist may give the teeth a professional clean and possibly prescribe medication to treat any infection.