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I got all 4 of my wisdom teeth removed and a couple days after that i started smelling foul mucus. was this caused by the extraction?
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Possible Infection: Possible sinus communication. You should really see your oral surgeon for a post operative exam. You may need further treatment.
Answered 9/21/2016
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Foul: May be infection. Return to the Dentist or specialist Oral Surgeon for post-surgical evaluation.
Answered 1/22/2017
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