Dental Implants. Very Early Infection?

Without photos hard to determine but many times I get calls from patients and they come in concerned and it turns out that it is normal.  As gums heal they normally appear white. 

Without a photo, it's hard to say. If you're concerned about infection, the best course of action would be to follow up with the dentist so he or she can evaluate the area. When the site is healing, a normal white-ish substance called "granulation tissue" can form, and this is normal. Hope this helps.

If the taste is somewhat foul/bitter, it may be. It does seem very early, I suspect food plaque or just white blood cells healing the area which is normal. If in doubt, stop by the dentist for a quick check.