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[shooj]

Hi all,

I've had this salty taste in my mouth for quite a while now (years). I notice the back of my mouth is the saltiest area. It also causes my breath to stink (even after chewing gum, brushing teeth, etc). I was wondering if anyone had any clue what it could be. Even minutes after I brush, rinse, floss, etc. I can taste the saltiness.

I also suffer from acid reflux / heartburn from time to time. Lately, it has been occurring when I go to bed, but can occur whenever.

Does anyone have any ideas on what could be occurring and what I could treat this with?

Thank you

Edited by shooj, 30 March 2011 - 08:05 PM.

[thedentist]

Salty taste in the mouth is one of the common and most ignored problems in the world. This problem is generally overlooked because people do not know the reasons and causes for it.

Saliva secreted from the salivary glands is responsible for the taste that we feel in our mouth. The taste varies according to the difference in the salivary compositions of the saliva. The chemical composition may change according to hydration. There are various reasons for the secretion of salty taste saliva in our mouth.

Salty taste saliva is secreted when our body is dehydrated. Dehydration can be caused due to inadequate intake of fluids or due to excessive fluid loss in the body. Alcohol and caffeinated drinks can be dehydrating.

Salty taste can also be caused due to illness or due to the side-effects of certain medicines. Medicines can alter taste sensation. Another reason can be salivary gland diseases or bacterial infection of the salivary glands. Salivary gland diseases damage the salivary glands leading to decrease in the production of saliva. A sinus infection with post-nasal drip can cause salty taste in the mouth. The infected mucous can have a high salt concentration, and it can drip into the back of your throat and affect the amount of salt in your mouth.

Acid reflux can also lead to salty taste in the mouth. Usually this causes a sour or bitter taste in the mouth, but it can also be the reason for a salty taste.

The tears running from our eyes also easily reach the back of our throat, causing increased salt in the mouth.

In order to get rid of this problem, you should increase the intake of water and consult the doctor.

Or...there are home remedies you can try:

* Try not to use any tobacco products until the taste fades away.
* If you are having salty taste in mouth due to some medicated drugs changing the drug use may be of some help.
* Avoid any type of hot and spicy foods.
* If the salty taste in 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.