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What Causes Bitter Taste In Mouth While Treating Diabetes?

nasreen 48 years weight 68kg height 5 inches my problem is that i am suffering bitter taste in mouth after drinking water only from last 3 to 4 days.i have diabetes from last 4 years and i am taking metformin and sitagliptin with good compliance i also wear partial dentuers from last 3 months 4 to 6 hours in a day and then brush and soak in water.so plz guide about my problem
Thu, 9 Jul 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Bitter taste in person having diabetes can occur due to two reasons .

- Firstly it can be due to extreme dryness of mouth because of diabetes .

- Secondly due to infection in mouth , because there are chances of frequent infection in person having diabetes .

I would suggest you to consult dentist for proper examination . Doctor will examine physically and with the help of instrument called probe for gingivitis .

Doctor may perform oral prophylaxis for gingivitis or periodontitis or prescribe antibiotics (metronidazole) course for at least a week .

Till then maintain proper oral hygiene .

Do warm saline rinses 2-3 times a day .

Do chlorhexidine mouthwash rinses twice .

Clean the site of partial denture properly and regularly.

Drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration.

Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Bitter Taste In Mouth While Treating Diabetes?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Bitter taste in person having diabetes can occur due to two reasons . - Firstly it can be due to extreme dryness of mouth because of diabetes . - Secondly due to infection in mouth , because there are chances of frequent infection in person having diabetes . I would suggest you to consult dentist for proper examination . Doctor will examine physically and with the help of instrument called probe for gingivitis . Doctor may perform oral prophylaxis for gingivitis or periodontitis or prescribe antibiotics (metronidazole) course for at least a week . Till then maintain proper oral hygiene . Do warm saline rinses 2-3 times a day . Do chlorhexidine mouthwash rinses twice . Clean the site of partial denture properly and regularly. Drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Dr. Harry Maheshwari