Horrible taste after dental drilling?

Question

So I went to get a wisdom tooth removed yesterday and due to the tooth growing in sideways (like this __ instead of | |) It had to be drilled into 3 pieces to be removed. He also had to drill into my jaw bone. I was rather comfortable during the procedure (I was not put to sleep or drugged) and even had a few laughs while being worked on.

The most unpleasant part was the smell of burning tooth and/or bone during the drilling.

That is why I come here. After I left the dentists office the taste of burned tooth/bone lingered in my mouth and is still present.

Is this normal? And how long before it subsides? I am not in much discomfort with the exception of this foul taste in my mouth. Please help. It is making me very sick.

Answer 1

JIM,

THE NASTY TASTE DOES NOT LAST FOREVER. IN A FEW DAYS IT WILL VANISH.

Answer 2

That's kinda weird that the taste is still so bad that it's making you sick. That does not sound normal at all! Of course, I've never had a wisdom tooth pulled so I wouldn't know. I'm sure if you call your dentist's office they will be able to advise you.

Answer 3

Umm, I think that is normal. Try drinking delicious things (not too sugary) and eating things that have a lasting taste that you like (such as sour cream and onion, onion, garlic, etc.)