Question 1

how long does it take for recovery from a molar tooth extraction?

Accepted Answer

Six weeks: Removing a tooth, especially a molar is a big deal.  It leaves a surface wound the size of half a dollar bill, that can become infected if food is present, followed by bacteria.  Often it is already infected prior to extraction that can lead to a systemic bacteremia. This is been blamed for plaque deposits in arteries.  Follow all instructions, keep hygiene good, liquid diet for five days.

Question 2

i was just wondering when am i allowed to eat "normal" food after a molar tooth extraction?

Accepted Answer

Post extraction: Usually after 24 hours you can resume a normal diet with a single tooth extraction.

Question 3

i was wondering is it okay to ride my bicycle for 40 kilometers 5 days after a single upper molar tooth extraction?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you are healing uneventfully and if you are healthy, then by the third day after extraction you should be living life normally.

Question 4

i had an upper molar tooth extraction 12 days ago. theres no more pain but theres soft yellow stuff hanging a bit from the extraction site. normal?

Accepted Answer

Tooth extraction : Healing incisions and/or wounds produce a serum that is yellow. With no pain this is likely part of the healing of the extraction. If there were to be increasing pain and/or swelling this could and likely would indicate infection. Your description appears to fall within normal healing range but if worried, call your Oral surgeon.

Question 5

does molar tooth extraction require surgery?

Accepted Answer

Not always: Molar tooth extraction can be simple with no surgery involved in many cases. Sometimes if a tooth is badly broken, or has had a root canal treatment in past that tooth may not come out easily and will need surgery. Also most unerupted and impacted third molars will need surgery to extract.

Question 6

i had a left molar tooth extraction 3 days ago and now my tooth right next to it is very sensitive to touch with a toothbrush. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Several Causes: Teeth are extracted for several reasons. If impacted or advanced periodontal bone loss, then some of the root surface on the tooth next to it may be exposed. If extracted for decay, you may have decay on the remaining tooth next to it. See your dentist for diagnosis and treatment.

Question 7

i have a salty tasting discharge after upper molar tooth extraction.  the extraction was 3 days ago.  no pain or fever.

Accepted Answer

Post op: You should call the dentist who extracted the tooth to have that area re-evaluated to make sure everything is healing properly and there are no other problems with adjacent teeth. This is something that cannot be done over the internet.

Question 8

how long does it take bone to heal & reshape after upper molar tooth extraction. its been 3months & bone/gums feel stil slightly sensitive when eating?

Accepted Answer

Healing: For most people extraction ion sites are no longer symptomatic after 3 months, but for a very few others healing can take longer. Please return to the General Dentist or specialist Oral Surgeon that did your extraction to have the extraction site re-examined. Hopefully all that you will need is tincture of time.

Question 9

how long does it take to recover from a bottom molar tooth extraction with a bone graft and stitches?

Accepted Answer

10 days.: I am not a dentist, but based on personal experience it took me about 10 days to recover , some may take longer. But if more than 2 weeks, revisit your dentist.

Question 10

how any days after a molar tooth extraction with a bone graft and stitches do i have to wait before i can use a straw?

Accepted Answer

24-48 hours: The reason using a straw can be problematic is that the suction created in your mouth can cause the blood clot to come out. If the clot comes out the extraction site will become very painful.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Molar tooth extraction complications

A member asked:

How long does it take for recovery from a molar tooth extraction?

A member asked:

I was just wondering when am i allowed to eat "normal" food after a molar tooth extraction?

A member asked:

I was wondering is it okay to ride my bicycle for 40 kilometers 5 days after a single upper molar tooth extraction?

A member asked:

I had an upper molar tooth extraction 12 days ago. theres no more pain but theres soft yellow stuff hanging a bit from the extraction site. normal?

A member asked:

Does molar tooth extraction require surgery?

A member asked:

I had a left molar tooth extraction 3 days ago and now my tooth right next to it is very sensitive to touch with a toothbrush. is this normal?

A member asked:

I have a salty tasting discharge after upper molar tooth extraction. the extraction was 3 days ago. no pain or fever.

A member asked:

How long does it take bone to heal & reshape after upper molar tooth extraction. its been 3months & bone/gums feel stil slightly sensitive when eating?

A member asked:

How long does it take to recover from a bottom molar tooth extraction with a bone graft and stitches?

A member asked:

How any days after a molar tooth extraction with a bone graft and stitches do i have to wait before i can use a straw?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?