It can take up to seven days or longer to recover from a tooth extraction, but this timeframe is more typical for a wisdom tooth or a surgical extraction. A simple extraction may mean only a few days of recovery.
In either case, tooth extraction recovery time typically means only mild discomfort. It’s easily treatable with an over-the-counter pain reliever, such as ibuprofen.
How Long Does Tooth Extraction Take to Heal?
You can promote a faster recovery after tooth extraction by following your dentist’s aftercare instructions.
Typically, this means:
- Following a soft-food diet for a few days
- Rinsing your mouth without spitting (allow the rinse to drain into the basin)
- Avoiding tobacco and drinking straws to help the healing clot stay in place
- Taking any recommended medications on time
- Talking to your dentist if you experience severe and sudden pain that doesn’t improve
Tooth Extraction Healing Time in Edina, MN
We extract teeth for a variety of reasons, including troublesome wisdom teeth, deeply decayed teeth, or as a pretreatment for other dental procedures. If we extract a tooth due to damage, our team strongly recommends tooth replacement to maintain your bite function.
If you have questions about extractions and healing, or would like to schedule an appointment with the dentist, call us today.