Ever notice a strange, bitter taste in your mouth that just won’t go away? A persistent alteration of taste in the mouth is called dysgeusia, and it can remain until the problem causing it is addressed. People with the condition report bitter, salty, metallic, foul, or rancid tastes, and it can interfere with enjoying food or drink or prove distracting from the activities of everyday life.
While regular oral hygiene is usually enough to control persistent bad tastes, some cases can be more serious and require professional intervention. Read on to learn more about the causes.
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