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Suggest Treatment For Bad Taste In Mouth

I woke with a bad taste in my mouth that doesn't go away with brushing, flossing or mouth wash. This has been going on for the past week. I have good oral hygiene and don't feel this is the cause. I haven't started any new medications. What else could it be the cause?
Wed, 20 Jan 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern..

As per your complain bad taste in mouth can be due to causes like oral and dental infections, dry mouth, side effect or allergies to medication or foods, sinusitis, respiratory tract infection, tonsil stones etc..
I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation can help in diagnosis and treatment can be planned accordingly..
As of now you can chew flavoured sugar free chewing gum as it helps in stimulating saliva flow as well as it will help in masking bad taste..
You can gargle with Flavoured mouthwash..
You should drink plenty of water..
Do steam inhalations with a few drops of Eucalyptus oil in boiling water..
Avoid excess intake of onion and garlic and other very heavy aroma foods..
Maintain a good oral hygiene..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Suggest Treatment For Bad Taste In Mouth

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.. As per your complain bad taste in mouth can be due to causes like oral and dental infections, dry mouth, side effect or allergies to medication or foods, sinusitis, respiratory tract infection, tonsil stones etc.. I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation can help in diagnosis and treatment can be planned accordingly.. As of now you can chew flavoured sugar free chewing gum as it helps in stimulating saliva flow as well as it will help in masking bad taste.. You can gargle with Flavoured mouthwash.. You should drink plenty of water.. Do steam inhalations with a few drops of Eucalyptus oil in boiling water.. Avoid excess intake of onion and garlic and other very heavy aroma foods.. Maintain a good oral hygiene.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.