A member asked:

I had one of my back teeth removed tue. the dentist said he perforated my sinuses. i've been tasting something salty around or n the incision...

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Dr. Justin Nelson answered

Specializes in Pediatric Dentistry

Normal: salty is a new one but people will describe the taste differently. Now if he/she used a saline solution to irrigate the area (I always do) you may be tasting that. The wound/site will also have a taste as well. If the sinus perf was small I would take a decongestant along with pain meds for the first 48hrs and monitor the area. I truly wouldn't be worried and just try to keep it clean.

Answered 3/11/2016

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