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What Causes Metallic Taste In The Mouth, Grinding Or Old Fillings?
I tend to clench and perhaps grind my teeth while I am sleeping. When I wake up can I feel the pressure but I also have a metallic taste in my mouth. I do have fillings from back in the 60's and 70's. Could my teeth, when I am clenching, be pushing out any of the mercury from those old fillings and causing this after taste?
Mon, 16 Jun 2014
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the metallic taste occurs due to heavy metal poisoning or some drugs like metronidazole or pus discharge in the oral cavity. Restorations causing metallic taste is of less chance. Consult a oral physician to rule out the above said causes and treat accordingly. I hope my answer will help you take care
the metallic taste occurs due to heavy metal poisoning or some drugs like metronidazole or pus discharge in the oral cavity. Restorations causing metallic taste is of less chance. Consult a oral physician to rule out the above said causes and treat accordingly. I hope my answer will help you take care
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