Is it normal to have bad breath after tooth extraction?

Bad breath after tooth extraction, Mostly no bad breath occurs after tooth extraction.  But in some cases, after the extraction of a tooth, the development of bacteria or germs in the wound caused bad breath. That can be treated by antibiotics? Bacteria can also infect your gums.  There are many other reasons, which cause bad breath.

What causes bad breath

1. Poor dental hygiene maintenance

it is necessary to brush your teeth twice daily in the morning and at bedtime. And also wash your mouth after every feeding.

2. Built up of plaque and tartar on the teeth

Plaque and tartar also caused bad breath.  It mostly develops on our teeth due to the presence of bacteria in our mouths.  So it is necessary to brush our teeth before going to bed at night.

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3. Gingivitis or periodontitis

It is an oral infection, oral hygiene is necessary. Consult a dentist.

4. Cavity or tooth decay

Cavity and tooth decay are also responsible for bad breath. We must consult a dentist for proper treatment.

5. Abscess in gums and teeth

It is an infection, that required proper and immediate treatment. Consult a dentist for proper treatment.

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6. Dry socket

It is a painful condition that occurs after the removal of teeth. It occurs after 4-5 days of the removal of a tooth.  The blood clot that should form after removal is dislodged or dissolved before the wound heal, bone nerve. This situation needs the consultation of dentists.

7. Dry mouth

Sometimes our nose blocks due to cold and we have to breathe in through the mouth, which caused dry mouth and bad breath.

8. Intake of certain foods and drinks

Certain foods such as onion and garlic cause bad breath.  We intake it to get some health benefit as well as increase taste of food.   Once it is absorbed into the bloodstream, it started bad smell expelled from the mouth as well as from the body.

9. Building of plaque on teeth

It is necessary to brush your teeth properly in the morning as well as before going to bed at night.  Not brushing of tooth twice caused the formation of bacteria in the mouth, which resulted in the formation of plaque and bad breath. So we must brush our teeth twice daily for the good health of our teeth.

10. Medical conditions

Tonsillitis, respiratory tract infection,  chronic sinusitis,  chronic bronchitis, alimentary tract infection, liver disease, or kidney disease are also caused by bad breath. When your teeth and gum are healthy, and you feel the bad breath, the cause thereof may be other. The patient must consult a medical specialist to root out the reason for bad breath after proper investigations.

Home remedy: Below mentioned home remedies are beneficial  and remove bad breath, swelling, and pain of gum and teeth

  •  Alum water is rich in antiseptic, anti-biotic properties, that not only remove the infection but also stop bad breath and swelling of gums and teeth.  Do gargle with alum water three times a day during the infection period.
  • You can also use salt for gargle.  Salt is also anti-infective and reduces swelling of gums and teeth. Do gargle with salt water two times a day.
  • Drink Haldi or Kachchi haldi with warm milk.  Haldi is a good antibiotic and antiseptic.  It is also a good antibiotic, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory.  Thus relieving bad breath and swelling.
  • Use  raw clove or clove oil on the affected area of the mouth. Clove is rich in anti inflammatory and antiseptic properties.  It relieves bad breath and pain in gum and teeth.

Frequently asked question about bad breath after tooth extraction

Q. Whether dry socket heal on its own?

Ans. Mostly dry sockets heal itself. But during the healing process patients feel discomfort. Clean your wound with cool water. Thereafter wet your wound with saline cold water. It will itself.

Q. How long does the dry socket last?

Ans. Dry socket lasts about a week.