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I'm pregnant. why do i taste metal in my mouth?

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Dr. Marguerite Myers answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Hard to say: When preganancy occurs, many changes happen in your body. Smells, tastes, and so forth become very different. However, you may have a dental problem please seek the help of a clinical dentist to check your oral health.

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Answered 10/4/2016

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