What causes funny taste in the mouth after dental work?
Patient: I had some dental work done almost a week ago. they did some graffing on the upper right side for 3 teeth.Took the skin from roof of mouth and stiched over where the gum was receeding.  I have a slight funny taste in my mouth and my nose has been running on the right side.  The swelling has gone down and just brusing is showing now.  Not sure if i should be concerned. I had the left side done last year and don't remember my nose running or having a slight funny taste.  Only one stitch has fallen out. go back in one week exactly to get the stitches out. Doctor: Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.The funny taste or altered taste can be because of the antibiotics taken during the gum surgery, the second cause can be the stitches or sutures can cause altered taste. Nothing to be panic, get the sutures removed and complete the course of antibiotics. Once you stop the antibiotics, the taste sensation will return back to normal. mean while do saline gargling.I hope my answer will help you, take care.