I had 4 wisdom teeth removed and 1 molar removed 12 days ago. Around day 4 I got dry sockets and went back to my surgeon where he lacked them and I used clove oil at home. Last night I was laughing and felt a pop on the right lower side of my jaw and got this awful taste in my mouth (not blood). Ever since that side has been hurting and Tylenol helps but I'm concerned as to what it could be. Any advice is appreciated!

HiJhall,

That pop could have been the jaw joint. But that would not really account for the bad taste.

It is best to go back to the OS, explain what happened and let him take a look. He should check your TMJ joint on both sides of your mouth to see if they are lined up or in spasm.

Bryanna

I do have TMJ but the pop and the feel didn't feel like it was related to that. Is it a possibility that my stitches haven't dissolved yet and it could have been one of them?

Jhall,

The stitches don't really pop. You could have pulled on one and maybe that released a bad taste.

If the sites are stitched, how did the oral surgeon pack them?

Bryanna

I had 2 cut out and 2 pulled. Aren't you in dentistry?

Jhall,

Yes, I am in dentistry. Your description of things is very vague.

For instance your most recent statement...

<<I had 2 cut out and 2 pulled.>>

Means what? Since all 4 wisdom teeth were "pulled out" or extracted from your jaw bone, perhaps 2 of them required a bit more surgery to remove them than the other 2. This does not mean that anyone should assume that all 4 of the sites were sutured or not sutured. Not all tooth extractions require suturing.

If you think you have a reason to be concerned then go see the oral surgeon.

Bryanna