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What Causes Salty Taste In Mouth?
Hello doctor, for the past two weeks i have been having this salty taste coming from the right side of my mouth. It is also slightyly numb as well and i really dont know what it is. This taste still remains no matter what i eat and how many times i brush my teeth including the side of my mouth. When i use my mouthwash it buen in that place and also when i gargle with salt water. can you pls help me.
Wed, 23 Jul 2014
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The salty taste in the oral cavity could be because of the tooth or gum infection resulting in abscess formation leading to pus discharge. When there is a pus discharge the metallic taste will be there. Consult a oral physician and get it ruled out. If it is gum or tooth infection get it treated.
You can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin 500mg and metronidazole 400mg tid for 5 days(if you are not allergic). After taking antibiotics you can get the tooth treated with RCT(if bone support is fine) for tooth infection.
if it is gum infection then get your teeth cleaned once and maintain the oral hygiene.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
The salty taste in the oral cavity could be because of the tooth or gum infection resulting in abscess formation leading to pus discharge. When there is a pus discharge the metallic taste will be there. Consult a oral physician and get it ruled out. If it is gum or tooth infection get it treated.
You can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin 500mg and metronidazole 400mg tid for 5 days(if you are not allergic). After taking antibiotics you can get the tooth treated with RCT(if bone support is fine) for tooth infection.
if it is gum infection then get your teeth cleaned once and maintain the oral hygiene.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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The persistent salty taste in the mouth can have many possible causes, including:
Dehydration due to inadequate fluid intake,side effects of few medication,
Salivary gland disorders ,sinus infection or also due to allergies.
Salty taste can also be due to some nutritional deficiency and presence of calculus and abscess in relation to your oral cavity.
I would suggest you to visit your dentist and get your teeth cleaned and have it reviewed for any abscesses and get it treated.maintain your teeth well.
Review your diet and excessive intake of alcohol or caffeine resulting in dehydration, which can make saliva saltier is to be reduced.
Have a nutritious diet.Chewing on a sugarless chewing gum can also aid.
Hope this was useful.
Thanks and regards.
Read your query.
The persistent salty taste in the mouth can have many possible causes, including:
Dehydration due to inadequate fluid intake,side effects of few medication,
Salivary gland disorders ,sinus infection or also due to allergies.
Salty taste can also be due to some nutritional deficiency and presence of calculus and abscess in relation to your oral cavity.
I would suggest you to visit your dentist and get your teeth cleaned and have it reviewed for any abscesses and get it treated.maintain your teeth well.
Review your diet and excessive intake of alcohol or caffeine resulting in dehydration, which can make saliva saltier is to be reduced.
Have a nutritious diet.Chewing on a sugarless chewing gum can also aid.
Hope this was useful.
Thanks and regards.
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