Question 1

what causes a constant minty taste in mouth?

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Meds or diet: The two most common causes for a minty taste is side e  ffect of meds or possibly an aftertaste from something in your diet or toothpaste.

Question 2

constant metal taste in mouth and loss of smell?

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Smoking?: Most common is chronic damage to nerves of the nose and tongue from toxic exposure.  Your complaints are very common for smokers or those who use asthma inhalers too much.  Heavy metal toxicity can cause these symptoms.  Lead, mercury and arsenic exposure can cause this.  A thorough medical evaluation would be appropriate.

Question 3

why would   have a constant bad taste in my mouth?

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Bad taste, bad smell: Certainly bad smell and bad taste means that something is going on.... In many cases this may be an indication of gum desease, bad taste may be an indication of hormonal changes also.

Question 4

could sarcoidosis cause constant sweet taste in mouth?

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Sweet taste: Constant sweet taste in your mouth, is possible if you have taste impairment. It means there’s a problem with your ability to taste.  Nasal infection, cold, or flu. Vitamin B12 or zinc deficiency, swollen gums, certain medications you are taking, a side effect of smoking pipes, exposure to some chemicals etc. Sarcoidosis usually causes metallic taste.

Question 5

i have a constant taste of salt in my mouth what could be the cause?

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Varies: There can be many causes of abnormal smell from certain medications or vitamins someone takes to disease processes such as sjogrens, thrush, cancers, gingivitis, liver disorders.  It is best that one seeks out the care of a physician to evaluate for medical conditions that can affect taste.

Question 6

what things could cause an unpleasant taste in the mouth constantly.  no dental problems.

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Many things: A change of diet, or a change of medication, the commencement of an infection can all produce a change in salivary flow.  This is a very common cause of an altered perception of taste in the mouth.  60% of the commonly prescribed medications have the effect of decreasing the amount of saliva produced.  I recommend that you see your dentist and have them do a review for you.

Question 7

please help! i have a constant taste of salt in my mouth i can't determine the cause of it?

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Salt in the diet: The most likely reason for the constant taste of salt in your mouth is due to too much salt in you diet. Too much of any mineral will be expressed by any means possible including through the salivary glands.

Question 8

what causes a constant metallic taste in mouth?

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Medications or resto: Both can cause a metallic taste in the mouth.  Silver fillings tend to leach out a metallic taste when they encounter acid       (juice, bacteria).

Question 9

what can cause a constant salty taste in mouth?  my gp has no answer

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Salty taste: For full evaluation I recommend a careful exam of your teeth and gums as well as an examination by an otolayngologist or oral surgeon if there are no dental or gum pathologies.

Question 10

what does  it mean if you constantly have a metallic taste in your mouth?

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Many Causes: May or may not be dentally related. I would start with my pcp then my dentist.

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