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Bad taste in mouth after filling

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ciaran07873
ciaran07873

I had a filling on 4/11/15.  The pain is now away but on the side of my mouth when i was given the numbing injection or where the filling is, i can taste like a chemical taste, i have brushed my teeth 4 times today and also used mouthwash twice and tast is still there!!! Anyone ever had this or know any suggestions what it could be? I would call the dentist but being 18.43pm they are closed, any help would be great.  Thanks

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  • SteV3
    SteV3 ciaran07873

    Posted

    It would depend on the type of filling you had. I am assuming by what you say is a chemical taste that part of the filling has come away, and you can taste the pure floride beneath.

    I would ask the dentist in the morning, just to make sure and get it seen to.

    Regards,

    Les.

    • ciaran07873
      ciaran07873 SteV3

      Posted

      Hi les63,

      The filling has not come away at all i think it might be the injection fluid from the numbing but not sure if thats possible? Ill call the dentist tomorrow morning and get a definitive answer. Thanks for your help.

      Ciaran

  • Brandonvmoore
    Brandonvmoore ciaran07873

    Posted

    It's from the shot given to numb your mouth. Numbness goes away after a couple hours but takes longer for your body to get rid of it and some of it is released from your tongue which is why you constantly have a bad taste in your mouth. Drinking plenty of water might help it go away faster. Other than that I don't think there's anything you can do to make it go away faster. 

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