Bad odor common: It is not uncommon to have a bad odor or taste after extractions. Food or debris can get stuck in sockets--do not pick at! also, the healing clot can develop a bad odor as well as it heals. Do not rinse with strong mouthwash as it can cause dry socket. Leave everything alone, brush well, avoiding directly the sockets. Once things heal you should notice an improvement.
Answered 5/5/2015
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Good Oral Hygiene: Maintaining a good oral hygiene is important after undergoing removal of teeth. Dried blood on the teeth and tissues can cause a foul odor. Patients are sometimes scared to brush because of anticipated pain and food and debris sometimes gets trapped in the extraction sites and teeth, producing a foul odor and taste. Follow the specific postop oral hygiene instructions per your surgeon
Answered 6/12/2013
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