Question 1

how before the bad taste from wisdom teeth extraction goes away?

Accepted Answer

Depends: A bad taste after an extraction can be from infection or food caught in the wound area. Have it checked by your dentist and treat it appropriately.

Question 2

i have a bad taste post wisdom teeth extraction, what could be wrong?

Accepted Answer

Infection?: Need to be seen again to rule out infection.

Question 3

wisdom teeth extraction site has a skunky taste and smell and a throbbing pain ?

Accepted Answer

Possibly Dry Socket: If it was a few days ago when removed dry socket can occur esp. in lower teeth. It can easily be treated with pain relief by your surgeon : ) Have it looked at to also rule out post op infection.

Question 4

why do i feel a weird fleshy thing in my mouth after wisdom teeth extraction?

Accepted Answer

Granulation tissue: Granulation tissue is the pink, fleshy type tissue that replaces a blood clot in extraction sockets. It grows from the base of a socket and fills the hole where the tooth was to protect the underlying new bone growth.  Do not play or remove this tissue - it is a good thing and helps to keep you painfree while the healing is taking place.

Question 5

why can't i open my mouth fully after mouth pain 3 weeks after wisdom teeth extraction?

Accepted Answer

Post op evaluation: Have the dentist who removed your wisdom teeth see you for an evaluation. You might have an infection, muscle trismus, hematoma, or unrelated issue.

Question 6

3 days after wisdom teeth extraction, bottom left of my mouth still very swollen. normal?

Accepted Answer

It can be: Postoperative swelling following the removal of teeth may actually increase in size for the first two to three days, and will usually reach its maximum by the third postoperative day. It is not uncommon for patients to have more swelling with the removal of wisdom teeth in the lower jaw than the upper jaw.

Question 7

help please! is bruising on the inside of the mouth normal after wisdom teeth extraction?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Bruising intraorally can be expected with wisdom tooth surgery.

Question 8

how to ease my mouth pain from swelling because of  wisdom teeth extraction?

Accepted Answer

Likely aspirin, etc.: Probably the best thing for now is simple pain meds, like aspirin, tylenol, (acetaminophen) od advil.  If this persists, you might have to go back to your dentist and/or see your doctor to make sure it is not something worse, like infection.

Question 9

when can i eat like normal after a wisdom teeth extraction?

Accepted Answer

Wisdom tooth: Depends on how difficult they were to extract. You could start drinking cold liquids first day, purée diet second and third and then soft food for three to four days.  Normal food on the 8-10th day.

Question 10

what are some activities i can do after a wisdom teeth extraction?

Accepted Answer

Limit activity: It is important to limit your activity to prevent swelling and promote healing.  If you are being sedated. You should plan on resting the remainder of the day. The better you take care of yourself, the quicker it will heal.

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