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About two days ago i started to pick up a persistent taste in my mouth. has localized behind both top molars as a sour taste ?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Sour taste: Bacteria growing in mouth can sometimes cause sour or foul odor. I agree with earlier recommendation to be checked to rule out infection of teeth/ gums.

Answered 12/21/2017

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Sour taste: Could be poor plaque control, food impaction, which is easily remedied or more serious conditions such as periodontal disease (gum infection), periodontal abscess or tooth abscess. Get it checked out asap at your dentist, before you have bigger issues, more grief and a bigger expense.

Answered 12/21/2017

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Lots: Lots of possibilities including, but not limited to, dental infection, gum infection, impacted food, infected tonsils/adenoids, sinus infection GERD. See your Dentist. Let him/her find the cause and provide the appropriate treatment.

Answered 12/21/2017

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Have a dentist: check for gum or tooth infection or tooth cavities.

Answered 11/1/2017

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Sour = Acid: Acid indicative of infection. Without an examination with radiographs, it is impossible to tell if you have a periodontal issue, a draining abscess, or even a sinus infection. Please see a local dentist to rule out any dental issues.

Answered 12/21/2017

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