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Author Bad taste and numbness
Thermometer

2005-02-03, 10:48 am

In June 2004, I had some deep pockets that were caused by
a fractured tooth root (#15). Symptoms included constant
upper gum discomfort and chewing pain. The tooth was
extracted. Immediately after the extraction, I still had the
upper gum discomfort (slightly different - almost numb), but
now I also had a bad taste in my mouth. Even to this day, the
discomfort and taste persist. I can "suck" on that area and
cause more taste. I've taken antibiotics and that did not help. Two
ear, nose, throat doctors say that the problem is dental - no sinuses
are involved. My periodontist and dentist are stumpted. Any ideas?
Can you suggest the type of specialist I should see?
Thanks for any ideas.

Ralph K.

Thermometer

2005-02-03, 10:48 am

Yes, bone was added during the extraction.

W_B

2005-02-03, 10:48 am

On 3 Feb 2005 05:24:44 -0800, "Thermometer" <thermometer@excite.com> wrote:

>In June 2004, I had some deep pockets that were caused by
>a fractured tooth root (#15). Symptoms included constant
>upper gum discomfort and chewing pain. The tooth was
>extracted. Immediately after the extraction, I still had the
>upper gum discomfort (slightly different - almost numb), but
>now I also had a bad taste in my mouth. Even to this day, the
>discomfort and taste persist. I can "suck" on that area and
>cause more taste. I've taken antibiotics and that did not help. Two
>ear, nose, throat doctors say that the problem is dental - no sinuses
>are involved. My periodontist and dentist are stumpted. Any ideas?
>Can you suggest the type of specialist I should see?
>Thanks for any ideas.
>
>Ralph K.



Perhaps an oro-antral fistula.

Consult with an oral surgeon.
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W_B

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Thermometer

2005-02-12, 1:30 pm

Yes, bone was added during the extraction.

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