What could be the reason of persistent and strong metal taste in mouth?
Causes Of Metallic Taste
Loss of taste or a metallic taste in the mouth can be caused due to various reasons, mainly poor dental hygiene, caries that have led to an infection, a tooth abscess or serious medical conditions like jaundice, gastritis or poisoning (lead, copper or mercury). The true cause of the problem must be identified and medical help must be sought if required before attempting a home remedy. The condition, also known as dysgeusia, can worsen in some cases and immediate medical attention is therefore recommended.
One of the most common reasons for this problem is medication. Strong antibiotics are known to cause lack of taste or leave a metallic taste in the mouth. You can speak to your doctor about it to consider changes in brand, composition or dosage of the medication that is causing the problem. You must increase your water intake considerably as it will help wash out the metallic taste and toxins. Dental hygiene practices must include brushing your teeth twice a day. This will not only keep the teeth clean, but also prevent dental cavities. Plaque buildup can also cause changes in taste, hence instead of toothpaste you can use baking powder or table salt to brush your teeth once a day. This will help fight infections as well, while getting rid of the plaque. Baking soda acts as a neutralizer and restores the acid balance in the mouth along with a cleaner taste. You can also use a good quality mouthwash twice a day to prevent conditions like gingivitis and other bacterial infections. Flossing your teeth regularly will be beneficial in preventing growth of bacteria in your mouth by removing any food particles or plaque that may be stuck between your teeth. Hydrogen peroxide or common salt mixed in 2 cups of water can also be used to rinse your mouth to get rid of any mild bacterial infections. It will not only treat but also prevent further bacterial infections that cause lack of taste. While brushing your teeth, you can also lightly scrub your tongue with the toothbrush to get rid of the metallic taste and clean it. Another beneficial method is to increase your consumption of citric juices and foods marinated in vinegar to aid in increasing the secretion of saliva in your mouth and removing the metallic taste along with keeping the mouth clean and healthy. You can also chew on pieces of cinnamon, cloves or cardamoms to improve the health of the oral cavity.
