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Salty taste on tounge after dental fillings. could he have hit the nerve that controls taste when he numbed me? or am i allergic to white filling???
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Unlikely: Either possibility is unlikely. If it doesn't go away soon, discuss this with the dentist who treated you who will know your medical and dental history as well as what transpired during your visit.
Answered 3/4/2015
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Dysgeusia: is a change in your sense of taste and a metallic taste due to a variety of causes; from anxiety to dental problems (failure of a dental crown), medications and treatments.
Answered 4/5/2020
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