After the procedure, we place stitches at the extraction site. After the tooth (or teeth) is removed, you may be asked to bite down softly on a piece of gauze for 30 to 45 minutes after you leave the office, to limit any bleeding that may occur. You will receive ice pack and after-care instructions...

After the procedure, we place stitches at the extraction site. After the tooth (or teeth) is removed, you may be asked to bite down softly on a piece of gauze for 30 to 45 minutes after you leave the office, to limit any bleeding that may occur. You will receive ice pack and after-care instructions. It’s always important to closely follow these instructions to speed recovery and avoid any complications.

After getting your wisdom tooth pulled, you are likely to experience pain and swelling, but it will normally go away after a few days. There may be also some bleeding. For the pain, you can take a prescription pain killer given to you by your oral surgeon or recommended over-the-counter pain relievers. To help with the swelling, place an ice pack over your jaw. The cold helps to reduce the inflammation and ease any discomfort. It’s also important to keep your mouth clean during the healing process. Anti-inflammatory mouthwashes recommended by the surgeon and a post-surgical toothbrush will be of help here.

The recovery period can take several days and in some cases there may still be swelling and discomfort for a week or more. Usually, a check-up visit is appointed after a week, during which stitches are removed.