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Molar extraction

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evans2015
evans2015

5 days ago, I had a broken tooth removed no fillings or anything just about 10 days ago eating dinner and the molar broke.

I had a lower molar removed have ensured I have done 5-6 salt rinses a day including 2 anitseptic mouthwash rinses. Plus I have stayed on soft food.

I'm positive I don't have dry socket as I'm taking a nurofen in the morning and one at night as there is little pain during the day.

When the tooth was removed no infection according to the dentist. But since yesterday the smell of my breath is horrendous to the point Im trying not to speak but with a customer facing job I have very little choice.

Any ideas what maybe causing this? the socket has the blood clot in with a whitish covering which I'm told is normal but the smell is disgusting.

Any ideas how to get rid of the smell gratefully recieved I have a interview Monday for a new job and I'm paranoid about this smell.

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  • rocky31676
    rocky31676 evans2015

    Posted

    bad smell could be some infection brewing there s per your description of whitish covering, . have it checked out or ask the pharmacy for a quick temporary solution. 

     

  • amkoffee
    amkoffee evans2015

    Posted

    I don't really want to suggest that you go probing the socket because that would be a bad thing and you could stand a chance of dislodging the clot, But if it were me I would use a syringe without a needle and use it to push water into the socket to try to dislodge any food that might be stuck in there causing bad breath. Just saying. Wink, wink.

  • amkoffee
    amkoffee evans2015

    Posted

    I don't really want to suggest that you go probing the socket because that would be a bad thing and you could stand a chance of dislodging the clot, But if it were me I would use a syringe without the needle or a child medicine administration syringe and use it to push water into the socket to try to dislodge any food that might be stuck in there causing bad breath. Just saying. Wink, wink.

  • lily65668
    lily65668 evans2015

    Posted

    A blood clot has a certain odour of its own, which some people find unpleasant. However if the smell is really foul it might indicate an infection, which would require treatment with antibiotics.

    If you're rinsing regularly, there shouldn't be any serious food débris stuck in the socket. I think it would be a good idea to call your dentist.

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