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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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Dr. Cristian Pavel answered

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

Answered 8/29/2020

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Normal: Normal. Clot breaking down. No trouble unless increases pain. If pain increased see oral surgeon for possible dry socket.

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 10/15/2020

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A member asked:

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?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Cristian Pavel answered

Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Dr Juchau agreed

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