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I have a bad taste post wisdom teeth extraction, what could be wrong?

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Infection?: Need to be seen again to rule out infection.

Answered 6/12/2018

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Dry socket: A bad taste after a wisdom tooth extraction is usually indicative of a "dry socket" have it evaluated by your dentist.

Answered 3/31/2015

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