A 41-year-old member asked:
Hi doctors, my breath stinks after wisdom tooth extraction, what do you suggest?
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Dr. Paul Grinanswered
Pain Management 37 years experience
It is normal: Bad breath is pretty common for several days after a wisdom tooth surgery. However if persists you need to let your dentist know and reexamine the surgical site.
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Last updated Oct 4, 2014
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