Swelling After Tooth Extraction: Normal vs Warning Signs

Swelling and Pain After an Extraction: What’s Normal, What Isn’t Written by Dr. Shailee Swarup Maxillofacial Prosthodontist & Implantologist · Founder, The Tooth Company, Jubilee Hills Reading time: 7 minutes · Last reviewed: 10 September 2026 The day after an extraction, patients often look in the mirror and think something has gone wrong. One cheek […]

Why Does My Mouth Taste Bad After a Tooth Extraction?

Why Does My Mouth Taste Bad After a Tooth Extraction? Written by Dr. Shailee Swarup Maxillofacial Prosthodontist & Implantologist · Founder, The Tooth Company, Jubilee Hills Reading time: 7 minutes · Last reviewed: 10 September 2026 Patients rarely call me about pain after an extraction. They call about the taste. Something metallic on day one. […]