Salty and smelly saliva after tooth extraction is considered to be caused by poor oral hygiene, dry socket and other factors.
1. Poor oral hygiene: If you do not pay attention to personal oral hygiene after tooth extraction, the socket healing time is longer, there are more food debris deposited in the socket, usually do not pay attention to brushing, may lead to bacterial growth, so there will be a salty and smelly saliva after tooth extraction symptoms.
2. Dry socket: If you often lick the wound after tooth extraction, it may lead to dry socket, at this time, the socket will appear empty, may produce a more obvious pungent flavor.
If the discomfort symptoms have appeared, it is recommended that timely medical examination and treatment, more rest, to avoid the impact on the later life.