My gum is swollen and i have a wierd taste in my mouth?? What causes this?
83864
Impossible to say without seeing it.  Make an appointment with your dentist as soon as possible.
505995
A lot of stuff can cause that, some are already answered above. There is also the possibility that you are a very clean kept person. OK, there are normal flora in all of our mouths. These are tiny microorganisms that call it home. But they have a purpose, these normal flora help fight against bad microorganisms that try to move in. Now a lot of these strong mouth washes and teeth whiteners are overused and result in killing the good flora. This allows the bad flora to multiply quickly and result in a white film on the lips, tongue, gums, and checks. You should be able to prevent this by using a milder mouth wash or just following the label instructions to the "t".
191683
You will still be pretty sore and continue to experience discomfort for about a week.  Since you state that you feel a small bump on your gum, I recommend you get back in to see your dentist... this could possibly be a piece of root that was not removed or it could be a small piece of bone that is just now working it's way to the surface.  There is also the possibility that you may have a dry socket.  If that is the case, the dentist will need to pack the socket with a special medicated gauze.  It is not unusual for a dry socket to be more painful than a toothache.  Listen to your body....  there is a big difference between discomfort and pain.
143338
Sounds like you're experiencing a "taste phantom".  Do a google search on that.  Where is the 'taste' originating from, your throat or your mouth? a particular region of your mouth?  did you start any new medications recently?  look up the side effects of those medications with regards to taste.
818688
Take ibuprofen/nurofen its an anti inflammitory, its the swollen gum around the tooth thats causing pain. Hot salt water mouth rinse in the area will help also. (Boil water, add half teaspoon salt, wait to cool then swill hard in area) may be sore but will help, do this every couple of hours to keep area really clean. Salt is a natural antiseptic.\nWould get a dental appt just to check if they may need to be removed. Try this though it will help. xxx
525597
Metallic or acidic taste in mouth can be caused by gastric problems, lead poisoning, or scrombotoxic fish poisoning.\n\nThere are other causes such as deteriorating fillings, and possibly a mineral imbalance. \n\nYou should check with a doctor to determine the actual cause.
382406
Yes.  You have bad breath.  Go see a dentist and then a doctor.
776827
do you drink enough water \ncould be dehydration\nyou body may be telling you you are thirsty\nare you eating more processed foods or junk food\ncheck the labels they have an incredible amount of sodium in them\ndo you have a cld or sinus infection that can change the taste of food\nare you taking any new medications that may change the taste of foods
847725
There are number of causes for a metallic taste in the mouth. The most common causes are as follows:\n1) Oral problems: when blood breaks down iron is released and causes a metallic taste in mouth. common causes of bleeding could be gingivitis or periodontal disease (gum disease), it could also be from sinuses or nose. If the cause is the post nasal drip tastes can get specially bad. Metallic restorations like amalgams (silver fillings) could be leaking and breaking down have your dentist check them and if you have older silver fillings have them replaced with bonding, porcelain veneers http://www.nwsmilespecialist.com\n\n2)medications: \nAmong the drugs that can cause a metallic taste in your mouth are antibiotics like Biaxin (clarithromycin) and Flagyl (metronidazole), used to treat a wide variety of infections; drugs used to treat an overactive thyroid; captopril, used to treat high blood pressure; griseofulvin, used to treat skin infections; lithium, used in bipolar disorder; penicillamine, used for rheumatoid arthritis, kidney stones, and too much copper in the body; plus some drugs used in cancer treatment\n.http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/id/QAA350574\n\n3) Impaired taste (Dysgeusia): common causes of impaired taste are:\ncommon cold, nasal infection, nasal polyps, sinusitis, salivary gland infections, influenza, viral pharyngitis, mouth dryness, aging, vitamin B-12 deficiency, gingivitis, bell's pasy, sjorgen's syndrome, strep throat\nhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus\n\n4) Excessive copper intake:\nExcessive copper intake can cause nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, headache, dizziness, weakness, diarrhea, and a metallic taste in the mouth. Copper toxicity is rare but can cause heart problems, jaundice, coma, and even death. \nCopper overload may occur from using copper cookware and from water supplied by copper pipes on a regular basis. Copper can leach out of pipes into water, especially hot water, if it sits in copper pipes for an extended period of time. It is best to always cook with cold water. Flushing the system by running cold water for 2 to 3 minutes is an effective way to reduce copper. Also, it is best to avoid unlined copper cookware since copper can leach into acidic foods such as vinegar, tomato, or citrus. If you have blue-green stains around your faucet or sink, or if you detect a metallic taste to your water, you may want to have your water tested by a certified laboratory.\nhttp://www.umm.edu/altmed/ConsSupplements/Coppercs.html\nBest of luck.
135864
Because your gums might have the early stages of, THE GINGIVITIS! AHHHH, RUN FOR THE HILLS,(and buy some listerine and floss.)
787392
Your tongue fell off?\nSalt makes them swell
1164493
you have an abcess probably of some type. it could be a periodontal abcess which is basically an abcess in the gums along the tooth you should see your dentist pronto
311486
i get those in my mouth all the time. u could have bit the side of ur mouth. it could be jjust a canker sore. dont worry bout it. it will go away in a week.  ps  dont play with it
581342
It sounds like it's just a small piece of food that got trapped under the gum line and has caused a small tender mass to grow.  VERY COMMON.  It happens to me about every 3-5 years.  I had a case of it just last week and got rid of it in 24 hours.  Maybe less.\n\nBefore making an appointment with your dentist, try this first.  It's what MY dentist told me to do and it works every time.\n\nRinse your mouth with hydrogen peroxide(you can find it in the drugstore near the antiseptic section somewhere.)\nSwish it around in your mouth for a full minute.  DO NOT RINSE with water.\nIT WILL FOAM LIKE CRAZY in your mouth while it's killing that bacteria and you will want to rinse with water but DON"T.  Don't swallow it either.  Keep spitting.\n\nYou will just have to keep spitting out foam for about 10 minutes after you spit it out.\n\nIt is annoying but do this 3 times a day.\n\nIf your case is a typical one, it shouldn't take more than 2 days.\n\nMine always clears up in about 24 hours or less.\n\nIf this doesn't heal it, then it's something else.  THEN make an appointment with your dentist.\n\nI'm pretty sure that's what it is from your description.\n\nReally.  Get the hydrogen peroxide as soon as you can or it will get worse and take longer to heal.\n\nGood luck, from someone who knows.
499027
If your tooth is swollen, it is probably infected like a couple people have mentioned--or abscessed.  You get an abscess when you have a cavity that goes all the way through  the enamel and second layer of the tooth (dentin) and winds up in the pulp and root, where it becomes infected and painful.  Sometimes, you get these cavities below the gumline, so occasionally there's nothing you can really do to prevent them, besides good regular dental care.  I've been unlucky enough to have a couple abscessed teeth in my life, and even with the appropriate care, I still got them.  I would see a doctor for sure, so you can get the infection under control and get some relief!!!
258108
Blood cells contain hemoglobin which carries oxygen. When blood breaks down, iron is released and causes a metallic taste in mouth. Bleeding can be from the gums, sinuses or nose. The taste can get especially bad when someone has post nasal drip and the dried blood sticks to the back of the throat. If bleeding gums are the cause there is often bad breath associated with the bad taste.\nAnother uncommon reason for a metallic taste in mouth is due to small electric currents in the mouth. When two types of metals are used in two different dental fillings a battery can be created. Some believe that it's due to the mercury leakage from dental silver/mercury fillings.\nMany oral or IV medications such as thyroid medicine, penicillin, and lithium can give a metallic taste in mouth. When someone is allergic to a specific food, the food can often be detected even in extremely small amounts. Food allergies, such as with sulfur dioxide, can also cause this. Some gastrointestinal disorders can be aggravated by food allergies and cause burping, dry mouth, thirst, rectal itching and a metal taste. High protein diets can cause benign dietary ketosis. This has also been associated with a metal taste.\nChemotherapy, radiation therapy, or cancer itself can cause a metallic taste in mouth. It has also been associated with B 12 deficiency, zinc deficiency, Bell's palsy, Strep throat and Sjogren's disease along with anything that causes dry mouth
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It is sometimes gingivitis. Buy some mouthwash with hydrogen peroxide and gargle as per directions.\nHave you seen your dentist about this?