We're On It. One customer service rep who worked for Comcast from 2005 to 2014 at a Tennessee call center says the Make It Right cards didn't necessarily lead to faster resolution, however. A search of the Comcast support forums shows this is true at least some of the time.
What causes a metallic smell? Quick Answer. Reactions between chemical compounds on the skin and metals such as iron and copper can generate a metallic smell, explains Nature. A copper imbalance in the body, which triggers excessive yeast growth, can also cause a metallic odor, notes Dr. Lawrence Wilson.
Plaque buildup, gingivitis, periodontitis, tooth decay and abscesses can produce a bad taste in your mouth, which may be experienced as a metallic taste. Sinus infections and medicines or illnesses that cause dryness of the mouth, such as lichen planus and sicca syndrome, can also sometimes lead to a metallic taste.