3 7 Posted: 08/23/07 10:07 She does not have cancer anywhere in her body. Saliva makes food moist, which helps chewing and swallowing and the digestion of food. It seems that drinking tea has an effect, and Im also guessing that eating fish (especially combining with tea) somehow has an effect. But the spot that caused the problem was right under my sinus Ed ? but i had moderate pain that comes and go in the teeth. I just want to curl up in a ball and hide. i guess it wasnt the dentist that cured it the first time. Doctors have dubbed such kind of a phenomenon as phantom taste. The regular tests, tsh, t3 t4 do lnot tell if i have low thyroid or not. A root canal treatment can save your tooth and stop further decay and infection. Statements on this website have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Has anyone else had any relief from changing to a non-acidic diet in combination with prilosec? As I read all the possible causes for salty taste in mouth I learn many things and it is a great help for me to monitor this kind of taste I feel these kind of taste 2 days before, I am a 63 yr old female. but wonder what causes my inner lip/cheek like dehydrated Ill keep watching these postings with interest. I have found my solution and will share it though I do not know if it will help everyone. I have been reacting to a lot of things lately as my body seems to not tolerate much of anything anymore, so I thought this was just another of those strange things happening to me that I dont know why. LOL, believe it or not, its pathetic, but true. what's in it, will it go away? As for Marcs question (January post) about cutting down on the wine, although I am a moderate drinker, I can not say that Ive noticed any connection to the salty taste and my alcohol consumption. Many teeth feel "different" for a while after root canal therapy. I have had this salty tast in my mouth for the past week. Gargling with saltwater can help to remove this chemical aftertaste. Thanks Allah.. Re: Tooth with deep cavity tastes very foul - also "preventative extractions?" A deep cavity will taste bad if the nerve in the tooth has died, pus and gunge from the infected nerve space will leak out into the mouth, but the tooth won't be painful. I think it is from either low thyroid, sinus inflammation, hormonal changes, low estrogen, or from a surgery on a root canal i had done. The taste is so bad at this point I can't stand it and the dentist says he has grown to attached to saving this tooth to remove it. A root canal treatment can save your tooth and stop further decay and infection. The only thing that has changed is my New Years resolution to cut my usual 1 to 2 glasses of red wine per evening during the week. Sometimes it takes on a sweet taste if i eat something sweet. I went to the dentist back in April for a deep scaling and xrays and didnt have this taste after that appt. $. AFTER ANY ROOT CANAL A CAP SAME AS CROWN IS NECESSARY TO KEEP TOOTH FROM Part of root canal treatment includes sealing the tooth at both ends. I just basically have the simptoms of someone who is ready to vomit. Good luck to you and I hope you get all your issues resolved soon. My mouth has nearly stopped burning. What is Menieres Disease Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment and Outlook, Try not to use any tobacco products until the taste fades away, If you are having salty taste in the mouth due to some medicated drugs changing the drug use may be of some help, If the salty taste in the mouth is due to a bad bacterial infection then the salty taste will also fade away once you get over with the bacterial infection, Exclude acidic foods like coffee, soft drinks, orange juice, tomatoes, etc, You could get rid of the problem by increasing the fluid intake, Cinnamon and similar spices should be avoided, Try to change your toothpaste as it might be causing that bad taste, Washing your mouth with plain water may also reduce the problem to a certain extent, If the problem persists despite trying the home remedies you should consult a doctor to know the root cause of it and act accordingly, Some of the possible signs of salty taste in mouth are occasional nausea, You could also have a feeling of air coming into your mouth causing an awful lingering salty taste. Any underlying medical or dental disease may be other chronic causes. I have been having a very salty taste in my mouth for months. The adrenals balance salt and potassium in the body. I have the salty taste only when I drink water as well. Dear M. C. please read my similar experience below and I would love to find out how youre are doing now. I believe ALGAS metal detox is the best to take. If you see a Dentist every 6 months, and never neglect your dental health, then you will never need a root canal. Re: Bad taste after root canal continues. But I am always brushing my teeth and rinsing my mouth out. I know that your circumstances may seem hopeless right now but Please do not quit before the miricle happens. (he's very happy that he did) This is expensive, but if you are going to continue to have problems with taste, etc., it's worth having it pulled and saving the $625 and then at some later time having a tooth implanted. If you experience a long-lasting salty taste in the mouth, the culprit is most likely gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). I also stopped all caffeine, acidy foods, cinnamon and mint. Stuffy Nose A stuffy nose due to allergies or a cold can cause thick saliva. It has now been two months on the symbicort and the problem seems to be easing up. nutraingredients-latam.com. I have an inactive thyroid and take medication for that(10+ years). I just found out i have cancer. You may want to see an endontist if you are sure the taste is from the tooth with the root canal (it could be an adjacent tooth) - sometimes there can be seepage or leakage from a canal that still has some infection left in the root tips. Then this morning, drinking my coffee (black, no sugar, as always) at breakfast, it tasted really salty. Unfortunately, it turns out an infection had already started in the tooth root underneath the old filling, so a few days later the pain began, and it got worse immeasurably over a few more days, culminating in a mostly-dead tooth and a root canal. It really makes me sick all day long and I find myself always having a mint or food in my mouth at all times to cover up the salty taste.no one can relate to this horrible taste unless you can take a spoonful of salt and suck on it all day..this is a really driving me insamewish some doctor would read this and investigate.and let us all know what the heck this is from! Good question on the thyroid medication. What could possibly be causing this horrible taste? Also cut cigarettes to seven per day. i have no scientific evidence to support this and it could be nothing more than a coincidence but i dont think so, good luck to all. 2020:172-183 - https://doi.org/10.32598/jams.23.2.5710.3, Scepano T. How probiotics prevent tooth decay: The case of lactobacillus paracasei. You should do your own research and confirm the information with other sources when searching for information regarding health issues and always review the information carefully with your professional health care provider before using any of the protocols presented on this website and/or in the product sold here. Please seek some support. Neither BuyGoods nor the author are engaged in rendering medical or similar professional services or advice via this website or in the product, and the information provided is not intended to replace medical advice offered by a physician or other licensed healthcare provider. Very concern about the taste. This cleared the problem within a few days. For the past month, i have had a very salty mouth, i am 75 years old, but i am in good shape. 2020, April 9 - https://askthedentist.com/oral-microbiome, Burhenne M. How to avoid toxins in your toothpaste: 12 ingredients to ditch now. mild anxiety? In this way the tooth can remain in the mouth. Temperature sensitivity is common, meaning cold and hot things that touch your tooth will hurt. These metallic and sometimes sweet tastes are actually your taste senses detecting a galvanic current in your mouth from any dissimilar metals. How have you fixed problems? The standard thyroid tests tell nothing. If the pain persists for more than a few days or is severe or intense, it . In short, I have attributed this and other health maladies to my dental work. 2012;19(4):1337-1350 - http://www.ifrj.upm.edu.my, Mu Q.Tavella VJ, Luo XM. The . Booth S. Bacteria in your mouth can affect your brain. This is usually due to the irrigation solution used during treatment or the medicated dressing that has been placed inside the tooth. If your saliva is feeling sticky, viscous, or thick, it might be due to one of these four conditions. Hello ! I have been back to him numerous times, he again operated on the same area to look for a possible tumor, but found nothing. Your body may have a salty taste because of any nutritional deficiency. There's nothing much to worry about, but if the alteration in your taste is accompanied by other symptoms, it is better to see a doctor. Bitter medicine placed in tooth after root canal will not fade even post-crown. She said certain medications can cause a dry mouth too. I used to not drink water, but since this has happened Ive increased my water intake considerably! I had a bad sinus infection Im not blowing my nose so much now, but this salty taste is very strange, I feel like I can suck the salty taste down from the sides of my teeth. I lay in bed a lot and watch movies to take my mind off it. I dont know how long I can go on like this not caring if I live or die. LIVESTRONG.COM. A crown covers and protects the tooth from breaking in the future. some one plzzzzzzz email me!!!! Others may provide some temporary isolation. STRESS! I have had a metallic taste in my mouth for over a year, i thought it was dental related, but i had deep cleaning, root canal but still have metallic taste. You can treat these nutritional deficiencies with external supplements. This is really weird, I have had the same thing happen to me and now my mouth is dry and if i9 try to eat my belly gets upset reel bad and my mouth is salty all the time and I am swooshing nystatin in my mouth and it dont work so now I got to find out what this is. Your teeth are comprised of a few different things rather than just being a hard piece of bone. What shoul I do??????? Search burning tongue syndrome. Someone told me that Stevia is a good product if you take it directly from the branchanyway thats for nausea, salty taste I cant do anything about and frankly its not that big a deal to me. Posts: 3,232. I do believe its related to going to a dentists office from reading everyone elses story. Yes, fear. A salty or metallic taste in your mouth may be a sign of oral bleeding. A number of different mouth sores or infections in your mouth and gums can develop into pimples. Thanks i used mercola toothpaste for 1 week and just started solgar coq10 i thought it was q10 but have stopped both and will reintrodice q10 if salty taste goes away. Effects of Bifidobacterium probiotic on the treatment of chronic periodontitis: A randomized clinical trial. The taste after a root canal is caused by the medication, Sodium Hypochlorite (a cleaner and disinfectant) that was used during the root canal procedure leaking out past the temporary filling. It dawned on me last night that it just might, and I had just taken a full Tylenol tablet! I wonder if there is something new on the market and this is yet another unknown side effect. China is making the chemicals that the USA municipals are adding to our water. Educational text answers on HealthTap are not intended for individual diagnosis, treatment or prescription. All of this is making me VERY depressed. I am in SE Texas. That is all I did and all I changed. and I used Alo dent mouthwash triple action + toothpaste same as instruction my dentist. Come to find out, he was a research doctor who said it was from depression and he wanted ot give me magnetic stimulation of the brain and i refused. Role of lactobacillus reuteri in human health and diseases. Pregnancy can cause your gums to become sensitive, and they may even bleed. Lugals is great for your health cant see why it would cause any trouble unless it is drawing out the excess salt in your system ? Looks like the nose gets fixed first, then we will see. I have been diagnosed with high blood pressure and The last page is treatment/home remedies. initially, my doctor was alarmed to tell me that my blood work (hemoglobin, hematocrit) was low. There are two most common abscess types: periapical abscess which affects the end of a tooth and the periodontal abscess that forms in the gingival tissue. Swish in your mouth for a few minutes before spitting. I do have a lot of mucous and it does taste very salty. My teeth feel funny after root canal and funny chemical taste in my mouth, is this normal? , my girl friend told me yesterday that my mouth taste salty.and nw i dnt knw what is the possible cause,i need help plz. The salty/metal taste is stronger every day and the gum tissue directly above the tooth is healing but, is not thick like the rest of my normal gum tissue. After going to bed with a stuffy nose, you may wake up the next day with a dry, sticky mouth that feels covered in mucus. On the left side of my tongue there is a sweet taste where Ive had a root canal and on the top of my tongue it is very salty. The pain from a dental abscess shows itself in different forms. I just started working 6p-6a & was @ the end of my 3rd nite when I noticed a salty taste on both sides of my tongue & got very nauseous. A root canal can remove this abscess. Sorry. i had bad breath and a pus in my mouth, can it be due to the crown and root canal? Frankly, I wouldn't trust a dentist who told me the tooth was "fine" when I was having the problem you are having. I feel the same had it 6 month an I need a cure did u find anything, My history teacher was teaching us about the effects of poison gas from world war 1 and she brought in a old gas mask and i smelt the inside and a weired smell puff out. According to the Mayo Clinic, the most common causes of abscesses at the root of your tooth are: Improper dental hygiene; Injury; Prior dental treatment (including after a root canal) You're more likely to develop an abscessed tooth and a resulting fistula if you have an improper dental routine, a diet high in sugar, or suffer from dry mouth. Since I dont normally take ANY sort of NASIADs I dont know if that had any effect or not. I took protonix and it did not help. and 5 cups of warm water (while watching t.v.) With a wonderful team of specialists, we strive to lead health conscious families on their journey to achieve optimal health with ease and confidence. In the process, I have lost couple of pounds. I have all that as well. I also have seasonal allergies and take over the counter stuff for that. Could it possibly be related to nerve endings? 9. I am actually perturbed about it, since I just spend $700 on a crown!! Root canal 5days ago. I run to the bathroom spit, and my mouth automatically gets full of water two more times, and I felt nauseated. So I then thought that I am just sensitive to everything, but I can still taste the salt taste even as Im typing this. Family doctors says he has nothing else to try. Since you have thyroidism or some sort on meds Id say the thyroid is involved. i have used the same brand over years. Gargle With Salt Water: Salt has well-known antibacterial properties that can help to reduce the inflammation associated with a root canal. 2021, September 9 - https://supplements.selfdecode.com/blog/l-paracasei/, Rezaie E, Bayani M, Arjomandzadegan M. The inhibitory and antibacterial effects of peppermint essential oil on periodontal photogenes. If I feel my inner lips with a tissue, it feels raw. it was tied to hemorrhoids and, fortunately, not a more dangerous situation. I had the implant on 1/31/13. My adrenals are pumping to much . I told my wife they must have had sweetened tea in both containers, and then I put extra sweetener in mine, because it was REALLY sweet! Four days ago I began taking alpha lipoic acid, iron and zinc. I suffered from a strong salty taste in the mouth starting last January. is it true? - https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-021-02920-w. Dr. Gary Sandler answered Dentistry 56 years experience Bitter taste: You need to discuss this with your own dentist. Please help me with some advise to give her. Then I sleep til around 11 which time I have missed the water aerobics and yoga exercises. The salty taste in my mouth started about ten days ago but only lasted a day or two. Thanks and good luck to everyone, Did you find this post useful? My guess is that in a month, the symptoms will ease substantially. Ive had this salty taste for almost a week now (since 15 January 2009). A salty taste by itself is often due to dehydration or a dry mouth. Visit this site for information on this topic and additional You need to discuss this with your own dentist. Usually a warm salt water mouth rinse after a root canal keeps the amount of bacteria in the mouth lower and is simply just going one step further. Chew sugar-free gum or suck on sugar-free candies to stimulate saliva. Im not ill.. havent been in the past year. Also, crowns in general can cause gum recession so . Were any of these people taking Lamisil?? Sometimes people report symptoms like: Chronic allergy symptoms. WILL KEEP YALL POSTED MAYBE ILL FIND A BREAK THROUGH TO HELP US ALL . Also, if you brush your tongue, only brush the back area of the tongue (the area closer to your throat). He finally did have the tooth pulled and had a tooth implanted. I suspect that these detergents are affecting the taste buds of some people (especially in combination with other foods or products). Bovine bone graft was put in. God bless. im too young to die! About a week ago we went out to Arbys for a meal. Let us know if these changes make a difference. Abscess is a type of infection in which the infection spreads to the gums. but it kept happening. Since then, I have not been able to taste anything sweet! i ran through the laundry lists of possible culprits, most of which were mentioned in the above thread. Trouble chewing or swallowing. Has anybody tried keeping a food log? You say that sherbert covers the taste. where that happens been doing almost all days 3 months, My salty taste just stated this week but the inner moth cheek drying forming shapes of teeth been for 3 months makes me feel like old nursing home patient suckling on inner mouth? A second opinion never hurts, and this second opinion would be from a specialist in that field. I have had a salty taste in my mouth for 10 months and have had no relief. Saliva also keeps the mouth clean and healthy because it contains antibodies that kill germs. My mother has has a salty taste for 6 months now and she has gone to her dentist and her doctor and they are not sure what has caused it. 3 health purposes of Dicalcium phosphate | livestrong. Since last year, that salty taste is constant. I will pray for you. Is it normal, after having a dental implant, to have a very strong salty & metal taste in your mouth? I found out the materials that make up a typical porcelain crown: nickel, gold, and other metals in an alloy. This was the most scarry and awful experience (my dentist couldnt tell me what was wrong). 1 y You may even have a bad taste in your mouth. Algas did the trick. Until then, I am trying to eat healthy despite the fact that everything tastes a lot like crap. Bleach is used to disinfect the root canals and hence why you can taste it afterwards. Yvonne, Ive had almost the same experience. I plan to have my dental work replaced with composite materials after I save some money. What has happned? lips mouth suckling on inner jaws lips? There may be drainage of bacteria from either end of the treated tooth, or the temporary filling may be reaching down. I am going to try drinking alot of water see if it has something to do with toxicity in my body. I also have high blood pressure and am on two medications for that (the second medication was added that same summer when my doctor saw that my BP was starting to creep up again after being controlled for several years, but I think I was already having the taste alteration thing before the introduction of the new med.) My doctor has found nothing unusual with my blood work, and said this sometimes happens to pre-menopausal womenI just turned 50 this yearand that it sometimes goes away as mysteriously as it started. Neither has the intensity of salty taste increased during today. For the past 8 hours I have felt the persistent urge to throw up, and the stronger the taste gets, the more nautious i become. phil U.K. i had a salty taste in my mouth for a good two months. Tea (with milk and sugar) once my favourite drink is now repulsive. for me I think it was just a matter of chemicals in the water that vary enough and caused reactions but I cant confirm that I can only say that I have been over a month free from that retched taste. Although i may try the toothpaste thing. The taste in the mouth is awful and it's coming from the surgical site. Doing this can also cause minor bleeding. nutraingredients.com. 6 months ago I had a root canal through a crown, this bad medicine/metallic taste has been bothersome eversince. Hi, also been suffering with this awful salty taste in my mouth its driving me nuts, ive just been looking at possible causes an one cud b dehydration an another cud b tyroid medication, im currently on thyroxicine medication an wonder if this is my cause, i also suffer from really bad migraines an take naramig meds for that im going to see my dr to get advice one wat 2 do nxt. My salty mouth started about a week ago and I moaned at my wife for using loads of salt (is rather inclined to oversalt) I then realized that the taste was there all the time and on my lips. Now, Im waiting to see if my taste buds return to normal over the next few days. I have had a salty taste in my mouth after after having a dental cleaning. Sometimes when I drink water (bottled or tapped, it tastes like salt water, when it first happned i asked my friends to taste it and they said it tasted like ordinary water, I assumed it was the chinese meal i just had. Does anyone know a good chemist to check our water supplies? The website's content and the product for sale is based upon the author's opinion and is provided solely on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. I am so torn at this point as to having a tooth removed because of this awful taste that won't go away. With proper treatment, a tooth abscess doesn't normally get too severe. A salty mouth is a common issue, and many people experience it for several reasons. Home remedies Home remedies a person may wish to try include: drinking water practicing daily oral hygiene rinsing. By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies. Ive had every test under the sun.. blood, iron, thyroid, etc. Here are some of the most common reasons why your mouth tastes salty: 1. Berlin Feels like I have bits of salt lumps in my mouth. This is the strangest thing, after reading everyones comments here it seems its something we are going to just have to live with. If it persists I will see a doctor and get checked for H. pylori (bacteria). It feels like I have a mouth full of baking soda. now bloody taste in mouth. Usually, the last step after root canal treatment is the placement of a crown on the tooth. And when I wake up nauseated as it happens sometimes, i realized its not the salty taste its Stevia the new wonder sugar without calories and the new and added vanilla Stevia, heavenly , until you realize that if you use it often you get you feel like throwing up since ive stopped or greatly reduced, i dont feel sick anymore well not as often. I have had this salty taste whenever I have something sweet. Read more here. I had a check-up recently and he warned I have a hole under a filling and under the level of my gum which might start hurting: now Im wondering if this could have anything to do with it. You may notice a quick change in your mouth over a week or two. only thing i can think of is my thyroid levels were off last time i had blood work? Ones thats not curable but can be controlled to certain extend. I still have gird but oddly it is not as bad as it was. Posts: 1 Let me tell you about my experiences. I AM GOING TO CALL MY DOC ON MON. I also had a salty taste in my mouth and everything that I was eating also tasted salty shortly after starting Symbicort. I has almost made me lose my mind. Sensitivity while chewing and biting. Has anyone had this experience with there blood pressure escalating off the scales? It can be treated with the root canal. i used to love drinking water, but now i dont dare incase it tastes salty. Pharmaceuticals have nasty side effects and if what you have is not so bad, by all means stop all over-the counter medicine. Have you tried sucking on ice cubes? It is mostly salty, but sometimes much worse. Whether it is pus draining into your mouth, or there is an infection in the gum or jawbone, you will also get a bad taste from that. Another study published in Annals of Internal Medicine found that up to 56% of COVID-19 patients had trouble tasting at least one of the four main flavor types: salty, sweet, bitter, and sour. I discontinued the Iodoral, and the metallic taste decreased by half. Swollen lymph nodes under your jaw. You should really be referred to a specialist. At some point during this treatment everything started tasting salty. Also wondering if there is anything other than GERD that can cause your esophagus to be inflamed? Ive tried everything I know. You are the first to say baking soda , fingers crossed it is bakingsoda as q10 made me less fatigue. makes me play with it look like old nursing home lady wiggling It's used for teeth that have decay within the pulp. Bitter medicine placed in tooth after root canal will not fade even post-crown. A salty taste in the mouth doesn't always mean something's wrong. To me it looks one of the common vectors for this is dental work. is it ok for me to go out? Ensure to talk to your dentist if whenever you have this taste in your . Dehydration. One Dr. tells me its my deviated septum. will also try and cut out tea and coffee. Applications of inulin and probiotics in health and nutrition. taking a mouth freshening chewing gum perhaps it may help. Licking some ginger root powder periodically may relieve salty tongue. Keep thinking out of the box and maybe we can find a solution. I to have been having an awful salty taste in my mouth ever since I started having a root canal done, I have no idea if this is the cause of it but it is driving me crazy because I dont use salt on or in anything I even drink sodium free seltzer water, could it be the pain pills the Dr. had me on? Ive been painfully nautious all day long starting with my tea tasting like salt. If the salty taste in the mouth is due to a bad bacterial infection then the salty taste will also fade away once you get over with the bacterial infection Exclude acidic foods like coffee, soft drinks, orange juice, tomatoes, etc You could get rid of the problem by increasing the fluid intake Cinnamon and similar spices should be avoided Aint life grand! I wish I could. 2019, May 5 - https://www.healthline.com/health-news/bacteria-in-your-mouth-can-find-its-way-to-your-brain, Burhenne M. The oral microbiome & its impact on every other system in the body. So relieved to findthese messages online Im not the only one. This generally is caused by the medication that was used during the root canal procedure leaking out past the temporary filling. I had root filling in a tooth a couple of months ago I mention it only because others (above) see a potential link. Causes of loose fillings There are a number of reasons why a metal filling may be loose. 2022, January 14 - https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/article/safe-toothpaste, Schlagenhauf U, Jockel-Schneider Y. Probiotics in the management of gingivitis and periodontitis. See your healthcare provider if you have a salty taste and: Change in your voice or hoarseness.