Metallic Taste coming old filling?

[TylerV]

Hi there, I developed a metallic taste in my mouth 3 days ago after chewing really tough Mastic Gum. I was chewing it for about an hour on my rear molars and then I noticed a fairly strong metallic taste in my mouth.

My bottom wisdom teeth and the molars in front of them are filled on both sides ( I have all my wisdom teeth).

When i taste the top of each individual tooth it tastes like the left molar is giving off the metallic taste.
It has been a constant 24/7 metallic taste in my mouth, and it's a total bummer that some darn gum might cost me thousands in dental work.

Any advice on how to proceed would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

 

[Dr M]

Do you have metal fillings? It could be due to the metal fillings making contact during chewing. Alternatively, it could be due to a leaking filling as well, which would indicate replacement.

 

[TylerV]

Do you have metal fillings? It could be due to the metal fillings making contact during chewing. Alternatively, it could be due to a leaking filling as well, which would indicate replacement.

Yes Dr. M, they are metal fillings. There was no taste prior to this chewing gum incident. Did the gum lift up the filling or something like that? I don't see any visible changes to my teeth. I haven't been to a dentist in over a decade, but I don't have dental insurance at the moment.

 

[Naman Dentist]

Avoid chewing the tough gum and rinse with warm salt water to reduce irritation. Check the left molar for cracks or filling issues. If the metallic taste continues beyond a week, get a dental exam and X-ray.

 

[Dr M]

Yes Dr. M, they are metal fillings. There was no taste prior to this chewing gum incident. Did the gum lift up the filling or something like that? I don't see any visible changes to my teeth. I haven't been to a dentist in over a decade, but I don't have dental insurance at the moment.

I would strongly recommend going for a check-up. There is a chance there might be some secondary decay or cracked fillings. The metal fillings crack over time, and/or pull away from the adjacent tooth structure, leading to micro-leakage.
Try and save up for a normal dental check-up with x-rays.