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Had 15 teeth pulled tuesday. thursday i went for a reline and had a slight bad odor. dentist said that was normal due to extractions is this normal?

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Dr. Joel Doyon answered

Specializes in Dentistry - Cosmetic

Normal: Yes, it is normal to have a slight odor as the mouth is healing, especially with 15 extractions. Try rinsing with salt water to helps reduce the bacterial populations, thereby reducing the odor.

Dr Malerman and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/27/2018

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