What can I do for bad breath following wisdom tooth removal?

Question

I got 2 wisdom teeth pulled on Friday... and I've been rinsing with salt water after every meal... but there is a absolutely HORRIBLE taste and smell coming from back there now... and I can't stand it. I try to stay as far away from people as possible while talking to them, I am SO self-conscious about it... I can't brush the surgical sites for 7 days... I NEED something to help with the bad breath, it's the worst!!! What can I do?

Answer 1

If you're not in pain its unlikely you have infection.

If you had dry socket or infection you'd know believe me.. extreme pain.

Unfortunately the problem you're suffering is NORMAL after extraction, especially deeper extractions like wisdom teeth..

i know the horrible taste and small you refer to, its unlike normal bad breath, its much worse.. its caused by bacteria lying in the sockets where teeth were extracted.. obviously u cant brush in there and therefore the bacteria builds up..its a terrible taste and smell..almost like rotting meat I often feel.

It lasts a few days to a week, however your dentist can cleanse this for you and relieve it.

Unpleasant but nothing to worry about

Answer 2

if you have pain that isn't getting a little better every day,call your dentist,or just go in and have him look at it to make sure everything is ok. if there is no pain and it's just the odor bothering you,use hydrogen-peroxide for a rinse.take a little sip,swish it very gently around for a minute,and spit it out. don't rinse with water.do this a couple times during the day and before going to bed and you will see a good change.

Answer 3

In addition to rinsing with salt water, also try rinsing with regular water as well. Did the dentist make any specific recommendations as to what to do? Maybe if you call his or her office the staff may have some ideas about how to handle this.

Answer 4

Have you tried Listerine? It kills bacteria, so even if you can't brush the surgical sites, it should help kill the bacteria that's causing the bad smell.

Answer 5

Sounds to me like you might have some kind of infection going on, you need to get back to the dentist ASAP. You could have what they call, dry pocket, and an infection has set in. Call the dentist now....

Answer 6

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Most cases (85–90%), bad breath originates in the mouth, sinus and throat. The intensity of bad breath differs during the day, due to eating certain foods (such as garlic, onions, meat, fish, and cheese), obesity, smoking, and alcohol consumption. Since the mouth is exposed to less oxygen and is inactive during the night, the odor is usually worse upon awakening ("morning breath"). Bad breath may be transient, often disappearing following eating, brushing one's teeth, flossing, or rinsing with mouthwash.
Causes:
1, Tongue, A common location is the tongue. Tongue bacteria produce malodorous compounds and fatty acids, and account for 60 to 70% of all cases of mouth-related bad breath. Methods used against bad breath, such as mints, mouth sprays, mouthwash or gum, only temporarily mask the odors created by the bacteria on the tongue, but cannot cure bad breath because they do not remove the source of the bad breath.
Cleaning the tongue - Many companies promote tongue scrapers as a bad breath cure however the bacteria on the tongue can’t be removed with a scraper or brush as they live between the taste buds. Use a tongue scrapper to reduce the food source for bacteria but don’t expect it to cure bad breath. The method of stopping bad breath from the tongue involves rebalancing the bacteria load. Once tongue bacteria are in balance bad breath will cease. For this complex procedure you’ll need to consult Oraltech Labs program at http://www.oraltech.com.au
2. Mouth, There are over 600 types of bacteria found in the average mouth. Other parts of the mouth may also contribute to the overall odor, but are not as common as the back of the tongue. These locations are, in order of descending prevalence: inter-dental and sub-gingival niches, faulty dental work, food-impaction areas in between the teeth, abscesses, and unclean dentures. To fix you will need a dentist to examine your teeth and repair any faults found. Or use Oraltech Labs Unusual Causes Of Bad Breath.
3. Gum disease, advanced periodontal disease is a common cause. Waste products from the anaerobic bacteria growing below the gum line (sub gingival) have a foul smell and have been clinically demonstrated to produce a very intense bad breath. To fix remove the tartar or hard plaque and friable tissue with a soft bristle tooth brush angled on the gum line. This has been shown to improve mouth odor considerably.
4. Nose, in this occurrence, the air exiting the nostrils has a pungent odor that differs from the oral odor. Nasal odor may be due to sinus infections, foreign bodies & commonly Post Nasal Drip. To fix this you will need to flush your sinuses with salt water. It’s very difficult. Use Oraltech Labs program to properly clear all sinus cavities.
5. Tonsils small bits of calcified matter in tonsillar crypts called tonsilloliths that smell extremely foul when released and can cause bad breath. To fix use warm to hot salt water mix to break the stones down or use a water pic to dislodge them. This topic is covered in depth in the Oraltech Labs Program.
6. Stomach, very uncommon source of bad breath. The esophagus is a closed and collapsed tube, and continuous flow (as opposed to a simple burp) of gas or putrid substances from the stomach indicates a health problem—such as reflux serious enough to be bringing up stomach contents or a fistula between the stomach and the esophagus. To fix use Oraltech Labs program to cure bad breath caused by GERD & Acid Reflux.
Management:
1. Gently clean the tongue surface twice daily; that can be achieved using a tooth brush, tongue cleaner or tongue brush/scraper to wipe off the bacterial biofilm, debris, and mucus. Scraping or otherwise damaging the tongue should be avoided, and scraping of the V-shaped row of taste buds found at the extreme back of the tongue should also be avoided. Brushing a small amount of antibacterial mouth rinse or tongue gel onto the tongue surface will further inhibit bacterial action.
2. Eating a healthy breakfast with rough foods helps clean the very back of the tongue.
3. Chewing gum: Since dry-mouth can increase bacterial build-up and cause or worsen bad breath, chewing sugarless gum can help with the production of saliva, and thereby help to reduce bad breath. Chewing may help particularly when the mouth is dry, or when one cannot perform oral hygiene procedures after meals.
4. Gargling right before bedtime with an effective mouthwash.
5. Maintaining proper oral hygiene, including daily tongue cleaning, brushing, flossing, and periodic visits to dentists and hygienists. Flossing is particularly important in removing rotting food debris and bacterial plaque from between the teeth, especially at the gum line.
If none of the above works for you just use the Oraltech Program by visiting - http://www.oraltechlabs.ph
To Your good health, Dr Devon, M.D, D.D.S
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Answer 7

Listerine. And you probably have dry socket or an infection.