I just got my tooth pulled the other day, and now its sore and has a foul taste,!
Question:
I just got my tooth pulled the other day, and now its sore and has a foul taste, is this normal?
This was the first time i was ever to the dentist, he didn't tell me much and my mother is no help!
Answers:
What you are experiencing is normal. It will probably be sore for a few days and the taste you have will pass. You should be sure not to smoke, use a straw, use strong mouthwash or rinse very vigorously. The blood clot that fills the extraction site (hole where the tooth came out) should stay in place if you do not do the things on the list above. Rinse gently with salt water and eat softer foods and you should be good. If it gets untolerable call your dentist to recheck the site. Do yourself the favor of getting a complete cleaning and checkup if you can. GOOD LUCK!
JAMRDH - a dental hygienist