Can periodontitis cause dry mouth, bitter taste, and fissured tongue?
Disease description:
I've had periodontitis this past week, and I've been experiencing dry mouth, bitter taste, and a fissured tongue. Can periodontitis cause dry mouth, bitter taste, and a fissured tongue?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Liwen
Periodontitis may cause dry mouth, bitter taste, and fissured tongue. The repeated inflammatory irritation caused by periodontitis in the oral cavity can lead to symptoms such as dry mouth, bitter taste, or fissured tongue in patients. In severe cases, it may also trigger bad breath or oral ulcers. It is important to avoid consuming irritating foods in daily life to prevent worsening of the condition.
