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I have a metallic taste in my mouth. started last night... not pregnant, boyfriend has had a vasectomy(i am only with him.) what else may it be?

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Heavy metal issue: When there is too much heavy metals in the body, sometimes the heavy metals precipitate out in the saliva.causing a metallic taste.

Answered 11/23/2016

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Metallic taste: Bleeding (infected gums), abscessed tooth, systemic disease, oral infection such as Thrush, food/meds reaction, etc. See both your Dentist and your Physician for work-ups.

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