“How long does it take to recover from a tooth extraction?”
I had a tooth extraction yesterday. It hurts bad. How long does it take to recover from a tooth extraction?
5 Answers
Usually within 2 weeks, but the bone takes 6-8 weeks to heal.
Usually, it takes a couple days for swelling to go down, but if you are in pain, call your dentist for help with pain management.
Usually 24 to 48 hours. You will notice the pain diminishing. If not, then call your dentist for advice.
That depends, it is variable for every different person. Factors to consider: upper or lower tooth? Front tooth or back tooth? Surgical extraction versus elevator and forceps extraction?Sedation versus local anesthetic (only)? Generally speaking, you may be swollen for 1 to 3 days. Limited mouth opening for a couple of days. You may have minor oozing for 24 to 48 hours. Ask your provider what they think.
It should only take a few days to recover from a tooth extraction, provided that you are in relatively good health. It will take about a month for the hole to close and about a year for the bone to fully recover.
