A member asked:

I have had a metallic taste in my mouth for days . i have tried oral hygine, brushing and mouthwash. nothing works

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Leonard Tau answered

Specializes in Dentistry

A : A metallic taste can be caused by foods, medications, metabolic diseases, and poor oral hygiene. I would consult a dentist to see what can be causing this problem.

Answered 10/3/2016

5.3k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

I have had a metallic taste in my mouth for days . i have tried oral hygine, brushing and mouthwash. nothing works

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Leonard Tau answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

My husband has a terriable taste in his mouth that brushing or mouthwash does not help he is 77years old and doesnot have many health issues, he does not smoke or drink alcohol . This is affecting his appitite also. Thank you for taking my question.

A member asked:

Why does my mouth taste like butter? I have brushed my teeth and used mouthwash also has me me vomit.

A member asked:

Why is it whenever I eat or drink anything sweet I get this really gross soury taste in my mouth. It stays for hours & no matter what I do (brushing, flossing, tongue scraping, mouthwash) I cant get the taste to go away?? Having no pain btw?

A member asked:

I have a gross taste in my mouth & I cant get rid of it! Randomly today I had a bad taste in my mouth & it just wont go away. I tried my tongue scraper, floss, brushing my teeth & tongue & using mouth wash twice?

A member asked:

Why when I wake up in the morning and get a drink does it have a eggy taste to it? I floss and brush my teeth twice a day and rinse with breath rx mouth wash. It seems to only taste like that in the morning when I drink something before I brush my teeth.

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

My mom is in an ALF with dementia, and will not brush teeth, but she will swish mouthwash twice daily. Although not the best, is this OK oral hygiene?

Is it possible to develop gingivitis even with good oral hygiene? I floss, brush my teeth and use mouthwash after each meal but I think I may have it?

Why do I constantly have a salty taste in my mouth? I regularly brush, floss, use mouthwash, and drink lots of water.

I got vicksvapor rub in mouth and brushed teeth, used mouthwash but i still taste it n i feel it mentholin mythroat/stomach. Dangerous? What do I do?

Have bad breath dentist say my oral hygiene is good and I don't have any cavities. I brush floss use mouthwash dentist are no help I am embarrassed

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?