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What is the bad taste from a dry socket be described as?
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Rotting food: Rotting or decaying food or tissue.
Answered 12/10/2013
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Very unpleasant: You have a ‘blood-like’ taste in the mouth 3-4 days after tooth removal. Even after you brush your teeth or use mouthwash, the bad taste in your mouth returns.
Answered 1/3/2016
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How harmful for your health is dry socket supposed to smell and taste?
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