Question 1

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 2

horrible pain bad smell and taste after tooth extraction. what is wrong?

Accepted Answer

Dry socket: Sounds like you developed a dry socket. Very uncomfortable but easily treated by your dentist. Make an appointment to see him.

Question 3

i had a complicated tooth extraction last wednesday and it still hurts a little sometimes, it smells and taste bad but not too much. its that normal?

Accepted Answer

It is normal: Tooth extraction is a surgical procedure and is not completely risk-free. Pain, swelling and infection following surgery is usually at its worst 24 – 48 hours after surgery. After that it should subside more and more every day and after 7 days stop. 
 See your dentist or an oral surgeon for post-op appointment and treatment. 
Take care.

Question 4

i had a tooth extraction done 7 days ago but the pain is just not getting better. there's no swelling or funny smell but the pain in bad.

Accepted Answer

See your dentist: Tooth extraction is a surgical procedure and is not completely risk-free. Pain, swelling and infection following surgery is usually at its worst 24 – 48 hours after surgery. After that it should subside more and more every day and after 7 days stop. Pain after 7 days is a serious issue. See your dentist/surgeon for post-op appointment and treatment. Take care.

Question 5

tooth extraction now i have bad breath odour something around the extraction site like a white colour think it's food could this be cause of smell ?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: The whitish color around your extraction site is probably a blood clot. In the mouth, it's not hard and crusty like on the skin. It's softer and lighter in color. As far as the smell, it's possible you still have some residual infection there. Or, you might be getting a new infection there. Or, it might be unrelated. You should have your dentist take another look.

Question 6

smells like something died in there after wisdom tooth extraction. how to get rid of this smell?

Accepted Answer

Keep clean: After the blood clot forms and is stable - usually 3-5 days, you may rinse carefully with salt water and diluted mouthwash. Also, keep the teeth and tongue clean. This will help freshen things up for you. It shall pass, hang in there.

Question 7

3rd day after wisdom tooth extraction bad smell & taste from the place stitches are, mostly the side. also lightly brown saliva. should i be alarmed?

Accepted Answer

Go see dentist: If you're not In pain it's most likely food that's trapped and rotting under your gums. Go see your dentist to have them take a closer look and potentially clean out that area

Question 8

i had wisdom tooth extraction and was prescribed augmentin. during sex it smells like the medication. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Augmentin or BV?: Amoxicillin, the main ingredient in Augmentin, has a strong odor that is easily detected in the urine. Maybe it could appear in genital fluids. On the other hand, the main cause of vaginal odor after sex is bacterial vaginosis, overgrowth of vaginal bacteria. BV odor usually is described as fishy. If it continues after you have finished the antibiotic, best to see your doctor about it. Goodl luc

Question 9

how long after a tooth extraction do your teeth start to shift?

Accepted Answer

The same day.: Your teeth begin to shift as soon as there is a change in the bite.  You may not see it right away, but the process begins immediately.

Question 10

how soon after teeth extraction can you start eating spicy food?

Accepted Answer

As Soon As You Like: You may be more sensitive to eating spicy foods for several days after an extraction.  There is no problem eating spicy foods unless you mouth becomes more sensitive to them.

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Horrible pain bad smell and taste after tooth extraction. what is wrong?

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I had a complicated tooth extraction last wednesday and it still hurts a little sometimes, it smells and taste bad but not too much. its that normal?

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I had a tooth extraction done 7 days ago but the pain is just not getting better. there's no swelling or funny smell but the pain in bad.

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Tooth extraction now i have bad breath odour something around the extraction site like a white colour think it's food could this be cause of smell ?

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Smells like something died in there after wisdom tooth extraction. how to get rid of this smell?

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3rd day after wisdom tooth extraction bad smell & taste from the place stitches are, mostly the side. also lightly brown saliva. should i be alarmed?

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I had wisdom tooth extraction and was prescribed augmentin. during sex it smells like the medication. is this normal?

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