Excessive brownish color saliva in mouth, bitter taste, unpleasant breath. Quit smoking. Reason?
Patient: I am 50 years old and have been relatively healthy all my life, but over the past 18 months months since quitting smoking I wake up every morning with excessive saliva in my mouth (brownish color) and a very bitter taste that lasts all day. My wife tells me my breath is unpleasant even though I clean, floss, and gargle, several times a day. Could this be something serious ?. Doctor: Hi,        I read your problem. See , cause of brownish saliva i mouth is presence of nicotine in mouth.Usually smokers may find that their saliva remains brown, even if if they quit smoking, as their lungs rid themselves of cancer causing nicotine. Firstly, you should  consult a doctor to rule out potentially  dangerous disease.And unpleasant breath is due to sulphur produced by anaerobic bacteria.So, also visit  your dentist  for oral prophylaxis. Use  antibacterial mouthwash also.  Have a nice time.. take care