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What is causing a burning tongue and a metallic taste in their mouth?
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Medication usually: Have you had any changes in your medication? Usually bad tastes are systemic in nature and due to medication.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Candida infection: There are other possibilities but candida is most likely the cause. See a dentist who specializes or has training in oral medicine for a diagnosis and treatment.
Answered 3/21/2015
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