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Treating a Bad Taste in Your Mouth
Topic Overview
Everyone gets a bad taste in the mouth from time to time. Try the following simple home treatment measures to improve the taste in your mouth:
- Gargle with water.
- Brush your teeth, tongue, roof of your mouth, and gums using toothpaste.
- Rinse your mouth with mouthwash.
- Drink liquids, chew sugar-free gum or mints, or suck on sour candies.
- Use plastic utensils if you have a bitter or metallic taste when eating.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: Reference July 20, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine
Reference David Messenger, MD |
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