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Should I Be Worried About Infection If Am Having Salty Taste In Mouth Where The Wisdom Teeth Were Removed?

Hi I had my wisdom teeth removed about a week and a half ago, but there is a very small amount of a salty taste in my mouth where the holes are. I have been irrigating with warm water and keeping good hygiene. There is no discharge but just the taste. Could the taste be blood? Or are the holes contaminated?
Should I be worried about infection?
Mon, 13 Jan 2014
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hi,thanks for your query.There are a number of signs that your wound may have become infected. If you suspect that you have an infection you should consult with your dentist is possible that you can have a discharge at the site of the infection .The discharge will be yellow or white in color and may start to seep out of your gums and into your mouth. This will normally taste salty and smell bad.A bad taste after wisdom teeth removal is most likely related to discharge entering your mouth. It will likely taste salty and can cause bad breath.The best way to avoid infection after wisdom teeth removal is to complete a prescription of antibiotics that is issued by the dentist.
Avoid touching the site of the extraction with your tongue as this may spread the infection or introduce objects into the wound. visit your dentist.hope this is helpful.
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Should I Be Worried About Infection If Am Having Salty Taste In Mouth Where The Wisdom Teeth Were Removed?

hi,thanks for your query.There are a number of signs that your wound may have become infected. If you suspect that you have an infection you should consult with your dentist is possible that you can have a discharge at the site of the infection .The discharge will be yellow or white in color and may start to seep out of your gums and into your mouth. This will normally taste salty and smell bad.A bad taste after wisdom teeth removal is most likely related to discharge entering your mouth. It will likely taste salty and can cause bad breath.The best way to avoid infection after wisdom teeth removal is to complete a prescription of antibiotics that is issued by the dentist. Avoid touching the site of the extraction with your tongue as this may spread the infection or introduce objects into the wound. visit your dentist.hope this is helpful.