Potent foods can leave you with an unpleasant taste in your mouth, especially if you're a fan of spring onion and blue cheese - but one expert has warned that your palate could signal underlying health problems.
In most cases, a bad taste can be easily solved by maintaining good oral hygiene and brushing and flossing daily to get rid of plaque and bacteria. Poor dental hygiene can cause gingivitis, which is a common form of gum disease that causes irritation, redness and swelling of your gums, explains the Mayo Clinic.
Pharmacist Abbas Kanani, from Chemistclick.co.uk, has warned that a ‘sudden’ and ‘significant’ change in your taste that lasts for more than a few days could be a warning sign of something more serious. From metallic to bitter, here are the five flavours in your mouth you should watch out for - and that could mean you need to visit a GP.
