Salty Mouth

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Salty Mouth

Asked for Female, 23 Years

My mouth has been salty for about four days now, I brush twice a day. I don't know what else to do now.

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Dr. Nahid Azeeza Khan

Dental Surgeon 13 yrs exp Bangalore

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Kindly observe as what specific food item or medicines u have been taking recently . Since when is this issue persisting . There are several reasons but few important might be any of these . One it may be due to tartar deposit on teeth surfaces and saliva getting acidic pH with foul smell .or due to pus discharge in any of ur tooth due to caries or gum infection which is giving a salty taste in mouth. Or it may be due to certain medicines or antibiotics taken recently or taking it during the course . If none of the above ..kindly consult a physician for any throat infection or consult a ENT specialist.

Next Steps

visit a dentist for a check up and get a cleaning done once in every 6 months

Health Tips

brush twice daily with fluoridated tooth paste. floss after every meal and rinse your mouth use mouth wash twice daily visit Dentist for regular check up once in 6 months

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Dr. Tarun Kumar Giroti

Dentist 28 yrs exp Delhi

See a gastroenterologist

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Dr. Shruti Agarwal Cosmetic/Aesthetic Dentist 18 yrs exp Mumbai Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Shruti Agarwal

Cosmetic/Aesthetic Dentist 18 yrs exp Mumbai

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Sounds like gum infection. If your gum bleed, a simple teeth cleaning may be helpful. Please see a dentist and get it checked.

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Try chlorhexidine mouthwash for immediate relief

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