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A member asked:
After a tooth extraction why is there a bad taste in the mouth?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Bad taste: Not uncommon but should go away with proper home care like salt water rinsing and general brushing. If it persists then may be an infection so see your dentist.
Answered 9/7/2020
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Dry Socket ?: It is very possible you have a dry socket. An infection, trapped food, and dying tissue can also cause this problem. It's best to have it looked at by the dentist who extracted the tooth.
Answered 11/27/2013
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Concur: I concur with dr davanzis answer. Additionally, there may be some residual bleeding which can leave a bad taste. Also, if other teeth not kept scrupulously clean can leave a bad taste. As dr davanzis said, see your dentist.
Answered 8/17/2015
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