{"id":154,"date":"2022-11-15T15:04:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-15T15:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.springdentist.com\/blog\/?p=154"},"modified":"2022-12-07T15:06:16","modified_gmt":"2022-12-07T15:06:16","slug":"wisdom-tooth-recovery-in-spring-what-to-expect","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.springdentist.com\/blog\/2022\/11\/15\/wisdom-tooth-recovery-in-spring-what-to-expect\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Tips for a Smooth Wisdom Tooth Extraction Recovery"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Did you know about five million people in the United States get their wisdom teeth extracted every year? Since they don\u2019t typically have enough room to properly grow in the mouth, it\u2019s often better to remove the final molars to avoid any issues. While this is an extensive procedure, the healing phase doesn\u2019t have to be very complicated. Read on to learn a few tips to make your wisdom tooth extraction<\/a> recovery a more easy-going process!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Long Does Wisdom Tooth Recovery Take?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On average, it typically takes about two weeks for a patient to completely heal from having their final molars removed. During the first 24 hours after the procedure, blood clots will need to form around the surgical site as your mouth begins to recover. For the following two to three days, you might expect any swelling in the area to improve. Over the next two weeks, any soreness, stiffness, and slight bruising should decrease significantly. At this point, most patients will be able to resume their everyday activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6 Tips for Recovering From Wisdom Tooth Extraction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To help make your recovery process a smoother experience, be sure to follow your dentist\u2019s aftercare instructions below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n