5 Reasons Behind Sour Or Bitter Taste In Your Mouth

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5 Reasons Behind Sour Or Bitter Taste In Your
Mouth
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• Do you struggle to get rid of the bitter or sour
  taste in your mouth? It is common to have a
  bitter taste in your mouth after drinking coffee
  or eating Bitter Melon. No matter what you eat or
  drink, a constant bitter taste on your tongue is
  abnormal and could indicate several medical
  concerns.
• Even if having a bitter taste in your mouth is
  not usually a serious issue, this can interfere
  with your everyday activities and affect your
  diet.

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The Causes Of A Bitter Or Sour Taste In Your
Mouth Can Be

• 1) Smoking
• Smoking has many adverse effects that can impact
  your overall health. Smoking has a less side
  effect that can leave your mouth with a bitter or
  sour taste. This is because it can irritate the
  taste buds and cause meals to taste differently.
  Smoking can also decrease saliva flow, worsening
  the sour or bitter taste in your mouth.

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• 2) Dry Mouth
• Saliva is vital in neutralizing acids and
  removing bacteria from the mouth. When the mouth
  doesnt produce enough saliva, these harmful
  bacteria can build up, leading to a sour or
  bitter taste in the mouth. Additionally, a dry
  mouth can cause a decrease in sensory perception,
  making it more difficult to taste and enjoy food.

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• 3) Medicines
• Have you ever tasted a pill before? If so, you
  might have noticed that some medicines taste
  bitter or sour. This is because many medications
  have chemical composition of the drug and how it
  interacts with our taste buds, resulting in an
  unpleasant taste sensation. Additionally, some
  drugs alter how our taste buds perceive flavors,
  making them overly sensitive to bitter or sour
  tastes.

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• 4) Poor oral hygiene
• Oral hygiene is a crucial element in maintaining
  a healthy mouth. Neglecting oral hygiene can lead
  to several issues, such as foul breath, gum
  disease, and tooth decay. Another common issue
  that people may experience is a bitter or sour
  taste in their mouth. Poor oral hygiene is a
  significant contributor to this issue, as
  bacteria build up in the mouth and create harmful
  acids that can alter the taste of your food,
  leaving a bitter or sour taste. Maintaining good
  oral hygiene can help stop these unpleasant taste
  sensations and improve dental health.

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• 5) Dehydration
• Dehydration leads to physical symptoms such as
  fatigue and headaches and can impact our taste
  buds. When the body is dehydrated, saliva
  production decreases, leading to bacteria buildup
  in the mouth. These bacteria can cause a bitter
  or sour taste in the mouth and can even lead to
  bad breath. In addition, dehydration can also
  decrease the sensitivity of our taste buds,
  making food taste less flavorful.

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• Bottom Line
• A bitter or sour taste can be caused by various
  factors, from something as simple as poor dental
  hygiene to the side effects of multiple
  medications. Therefore, schedule regular dental
  visits with your dentist to avoid any issues.
• Author - Dr. Vinita Tekchandani
• The White tusk Dental clinic