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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?

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I assume you have no dental issues or current covid infection. Can you think of any reason for this such as medication, certain spices,acid reflux,etc?, multivitamins? Sometimes hormonal changes are responsible. Try drinking lots of water and chewing sugar free gum. I have referred people with chronic bad taste to the department of oral pathology at a dental school for evaluation & advice.

Answered 7/2/2022

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You are following all the protocols for good oral hygiene. Your diet, medications, or reflux could be the cause of a bad taste. A salivary analysis or exam of a possible dry mouth is indicated. Ask a loved one what it smells like. A GI specialist may help.

Answered 7/17/2022

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If you and your Dentist, working together, have ruled out the usual oral causes, it's time to look for Medical causes. Review your diet and meds (Rx, OTC, & Recreational) with both your Dentist & Physician. Seek examination by ENT (Sinus, tonsils, adenoids?), Your GP (Infection, diabetes?) and Gastroenterologist (Gerd?).

Answered 7/17/2022

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