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A member asked:

I had wisdom tooth extraction wed and i still have taste of blood. is this normal??? surgery went fine i was told.

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Tooth extraction: You at be tasting blood because of a so called dry socket

Answered 4/25/2018

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Taste of blood: Sorry, was that Wednesday this week, last week, a month ago? If you are still having symptoms would be appropriate to contact the General Dentist or specialist Oral Surgeon that treated you for post-surgical care.

Answered 5/2/2018

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