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A member asked:
Anytime i eat anything sweet, i instantly have a nasty taste in my mouth. at first it's like intense taste of artificial sweetner then turns metallic ?
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Both: You need to see both a Dentist and an ENT Specialist. May have gum infection (bleeding has coppery taste). May have acid reflux. May be allergic, or from Meds, or many other possibilities. Please seek examinations.
Answered 3/16/2016
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