If you’re experiencing a strange metallic taste in your mouth, chances are it’s caused by gum disease, such as gingivitis or periodontitis. But if you’ve had a strange taste in your mouth for days, it could be a sign of an underlying dental or medical problem. We all know that the mouth odor may be offensive. 2020 Bustle Digital Group. However, even if these problems are not present, poor oral hygiene may on its own contribute to a strange taste in the mouth. There's a chance that if you get COVID-19, you may wake up one day to find you can barely taste your morning coffee â or anything at all. It's also common for your mouth to become dry if you're feeling … Along with leaving a weird taste in your mouth, it can cause difficulties in tasting, chewing, swallowing, and even speaking7. Taste usually didn't come back at the same time, and in some cases, it took months. A funny taste in the mouth goes beyond abnormal taste sensations when tasting something. Journal of internal medicine, 288(3), 335â344. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly half of adults age 30 and older suffer from some form of gum disease1. It is not just about a furry tongue and teeth when you do not brush regularly. "Loss of taste or smell is a surprising common phenomenon with COVID-19," Dr. Natasha Bhuyan, M.D., a family physician with medical provider One Medical, tells Bustle. Annals of internal medicine, 10.7326/M20-2428. If you suspect you’re suffering from dry mouth, make an appointment with your dentist. Guardian, its subsidiaries, agents and employees expressly disclaim any responsibility for and do not maintain, control, recommend, or endorse third-party sites, organizations, products, or services and make no representation as to the completeness, suitability, or quality thereof. and/or informational purposes only and it is not to be construed as tax, legal, investment or medical advice. Most checkups and cleanings are 100% covered by individual dental insurance, while basic procedures are often covered up to 70%.13. "I found it more emotionally taxing than expected, because I realized that a lot of my stress-relieving activities (having a cup of tea, baking) were no longer enjoyable," Leila says. The amount of time it takes to recover this sense varies from person to person. Oral thrush is a fungal infection in the mouth that can leave a metallic taste in the mouth. a person may perceive a strange taste in the mouth. The quickest way to get to the root of the problem is by making an appointment with a dentist. These strange taste sensations may also occur with a drop in blood glucose levels. Hot sauce â specifically, Frank's Red Hot â was a staple on Sarah's breakfast sandwiches. Dr. Bhuyan says loss of taste is actually really useful as a diagnostic tool: it's not often seen with the flu or other cold viruses, so if you wake up with no sense of taste, you should get a COVID-19 test ASAP. Should a strange taste arise suddenly, then a dental consultation is necessary. However, people who suffer with silent acid reflux may only have symptoms like a sour taste or sore throat typically in the morning after awaking from sleep. The nasal passages continues into the throat (nasopharynx) which meets with the mouth and throat passage (oropharynx). Apart from saliva which we feel but do not taste, there a host of other substances and secretions from the body that can stimulate the taste sensation. Along with the bad taste in your mouth, does it also feel as though your mouth has been burned with hot coffee? It may be annoying, but it won’t last forever and it’s no cause for concern. I would eat spoonfuls of chili paste, take bites out of lemons â rind and all â and taste absolutely nothing.". Tonsillitis, sinus infections, ear infections, and the common cold can all leave your mouth tasting bitter or metallic.10. Leila, 28, lost her sense of taste about 10 days into being sick, back in March. Leila, 28, lost her sense of taste about 10 days into being sick, back in March. The 26-year-old was in the Intensive Care Unit for a week. Pregnancy hormones can also cause a metallic or sour taste in your mouth even when you’re not eating anything. Clean your dentures regularly, if applicable.