Why do I have bad breath all of a sudden after dental work?

I recently got two teeth pulled, then after healing, a bridge. I never had bad breath before that and now I do. I am strict on flossing and I do so twice a day so this shouldn't be happening. Has anyone had this problem after major dental work and what could be the cause?

Why do I have bad breath all of a sudden after dental work?
theres something trapped %26amp; rotting in ur mouth!!! seriousily, purchase a water pick if u dont already hv 1, %26amp; use 1/2 water, to 1/2 vinegar, %26amp; sea salt. this will get deep down into areas that normal brushing %26amp; flossing cant. The vinegar %26amp; salt will also kill any harmfull bacteria hiding n the deeper crevises, %26amp; the water pressure will help carry it out of ur mouth. Do this until u see results. Normally, ul notice results the very next morning. ur gums will hurt %26amp; bleed the first time or two of using ur water pick. However, the benefits far out way the bad breathe!!!
Reply:I'm not sure why you made that comment to me regarding "other reasons for having teeth pulled", I never mentioned anything about what your reason was for the extraction. ??? Report It

Reply:I'm not sure I would recommend a water pik on this newly formed tissue at the extraction sites. You may want to take Ladysashya advice on the super floss, it's gentler on the teeth and gums. A water pik, used incorrectly, can actually cause a more serious problems. Discuss this with your dentist. Report It

Reply:It's common to have bad breath after an extraction (per doc's instructions). I have 4 pulled and bad breath while it healed. Be sure to brush your tongue and use a tongue scraper. =)
Reply:You could be breathing through your mouth and causing it of you could have an infection from the dental work. Get a bottle of peroxyl made by Colgate and rinse your mouth twice a day for a week and see if that doesn't help you. You can get this at most stores that sell tooth paste
Reply:I know you said you are strict about flossing, but the first thing that comes to mind is that new bridgework. Did your dentist or hygienist show you how to clean underneath it? That's the most common cause of bad breath in someone that is new to having a bridge, they don't know the technique you must use in order to clean underneath it (because it is suspended, like a bridge, between two teeth and food often traps underneath it, wedged in by the gums). You have to use a floss threader (looks like a big plastic sewing needle) to be able to place the floss under the bridge. Either use that or you can buy a product calle Super Floss that comes in pre-cut sections that have one end already stiff so it will slide under the bridgework without the aid of a floss threader.





If it's not a problem with cleaning under the bridge, my other thought would be a problem with the extraction site not healing well and an infection setting in. Are you having any pain or problems in the area where you had the 2 teeth extracted?





If none of these answers does the trick for you, please follow up with your dentist. Yours is a valid question that he/she will be more than happy to look into. Good luck.
Reply:Yes, it is normal to have bad breath after having teeth pulled. The smell of blood can also be what you are smelling, and it is not a pleasant smell either. The smell should start to go away. The last tooth I had pulled not to long ago, was really annoying smell wise. I get really self conscious about things like this, so I just know this time the smell is going to stick around.