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Bad Breath After Tooth Extraction

Bad breath due to extraction of teeth is very common due to bacteria in the mouth. Proper aftercare, including gentle rinsing with salt water, avoiding irritants, and maintaining good oral hygiene can help alleviate the bad breath. If the odor persists, consult with the dentist for further treatment.

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After wisdom tooth removal, I am getting a cigarette smell in my mouth. Why?

Query: Hi doctor, A month ago, I had my wisdom teeth removed. All four were impacted. About a week ago, I started tasting cigarettes in my mouth no matter what I did, and I do not even smoke. To top it off, I have this really bad pain in my gums near that socket and pain in the cheek, eye, and ear on the ...  Read Full »


Dr. Geethanjali. S. S

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read through your complaint and the relevant details. Firstly, I would like to ask you a few questions. What are the antibiotics you are currently taking? And was the extraction under local anesthesia in one shot? In my opinion, I guess the cigarette taste shoul...  Read Full »

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