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What Causes Persistent Bad Breath And Metallic Taste In Mouth?
I have and have had for a long time, bad breath. Nothing I do rids me of it. Mouth wash or hydrogen peroxide works but only for a short time. I get a heavy metal taste in my mouth and that is a signal that I need to stop and clean my mouth again. Sometimes as much as twice per hour. Cultures have been run and everything comes back negative. What could it possibly be?
Thu, 23 Jul 2015
Hi Dear,
as per your query persistent bad breath and metallic taste in mouth is mainly because of Dehydration or oral cavity which occur due to infection n oral cavity like gingivitis or periodontitis .. Sometimes dental abscess or sinus formation can also cause such kind od bad odor and metallic taste in mouth .I would suggest you to maintain proper oral hygiene , Brush and floss twice a days , do warm saline rinses thrice and consult dentist for proper diagnosis . Doctor will examine physically to tule out conditions like acid reflux . Dentist may perform oral prophylaxis ( scaling and curetaage ) and prescribe antibiotics like metronidazole . If there is any any abscess the doctor may drain abscess or perform root canal in that tooth .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry
as per your query persistent bad breath and metallic taste in mouth is mainly because of Dehydration or oral cavity which occur due to infection n oral cavity like gingivitis or periodontitis .. Sometimes dental abscess or sinus formation can also cause such kind od bad odor and metallic taste in mouth .I would suggest you to maintain proper oral hygiene , Brush and floss twice a days , do warm saline rinses thrice and consult dentist for proper diagnosis . Doctor will examine physically to tule out conditions like acid reflux . Dentist may perform oral prophylaxis ( scaling and curetaage ) and prescribe antibiotics like metronidazole . If there is any any abscess the doctor may drain abscess or perform root canal in that tooth .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry
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