What would cause a metallic taste in my mouth?

Meds?: Some meds, particularly biaxin, (clarithromycin) can cause a metallic taste. Using an acidic juice like orange or lemon juice will fix it.

Metallic taste: A metallic taste in the mouth can be due to a variety of causes including medications, dental/gum problems, poor oral hygiene, mouth breathing, dry mouth, dehydration, common cold, upper respiratory infection, aging, and neurological disorders. In many cases, the metallic taste will disappear on its own when the underlying condition, such as an upper respiratory infection, is resolved.

Several causes: A metallic taste can be due to many factors. But the most common causes of a metallic taste are: medications such as some antibiotics, prenatal vitamins and antidepressants, as well as drugs used to treat high blood pressure, rheumatoid arthritis and kidney stones oral problems, including oral infections such as gingivitis or periodontitis, tooth infections, and poor oral hygiene.

Gingivitis: While a number of conditions can cause a metallic taste in your mouth, gingivitis is the probably the most common. You should see a dentist to have it addressed and properly diagnosed.

Yeast infections: There are several causes of this phenomena. The most common are oral infections like candidiasis (thrush) as well as poor oral hygiene which could lead to periodontal disease. Also, some people get the taste from taking medications like antibiotics, or blood pressure medications to name a few. See you dentist to rule out dental causes.