This icky taste in my mouth

A very small issue, but how long does this awful taste in my mouth last? I understand it's from ketosis. Will it last through the first year? Do I need to buy a bucket of mints?

And can other people smell it on my breath?

Thank you!!!!!
Anna

Anna,

That icky taste is awful. At 3 1/2 years out I still use it now and then.

I found that using a tongue scraper, available at wal-mart, walgreens, etc in the toothbrush area will help alot.  It is tough to get the "film off" but it really helps. I would use it as soon as I got up in the morning and then brush my tongue with toothpaste. Repeating as often as needed.  Gargling also helped for me. 

Just know, this is a sign that your tool is working overtime and you will/are going to be seeing big changes.

Hope this helps,
Karen

Thanks, Karen! That helps a lot. I am going to Target this afternoon anyway so I will pick up a tongue scraper.

Sometimes the taste just overwhelms me. Ewww.

Thanks again!
Anna

That was the worst taste I've ever had!  For me, it went away after a couple of months.  It does creep back from time to time.  It sort of depends on what I eat.  I used sf gum to battle the taste.  Some doctors will say that is a big no-no because you may swallow it.  But it is what worked for me.  And at times I also throw a tic tac in my mouth to kill the horrible taste. 

It was awful!  I hear ya!

 

k

make sure the mints don't have sugar in them.  whawt about binaca spray??

Watch out for eating too many sugar free mints with "sugar alcohol" in them. Read the label, gas and loose stools may occur.

I really like Biotene mouth rinse. I think they have a spray too.  I hate how dry my mouth feels after something like scope or listerine, I guess because of the alcohol. I don't think Biotene has any.

You'll probably go through an "assortment" of icky tastes.  I distinctly remember the metallic taste from water - ugh!!! 

I just recommend brushing your tongue, along with your teeth.  Mints might help, but sometimes they can be overpowering.

Aside from a clean mouth and tongue:  Listerine Pocket Mist--comes in Cool Mint or Spearmint. This will definitely allay your concerns.  (s/f gum will mask/cause bad breath just like sugar will.)  Just a suggestion--you decide and I believe others will only smell your breath if you invade their personal space, or if you have tooth decay.  All the best to you....