A member asked:

Had my wisdoms extracted 5 days ago. my bottom right is still sore n pink. face is a lil puffy bt very little. give it a week?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

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Or two!: Moderate trauma with this work- depending on size and attachment. Ice is your friend this week. Popsicles if comfortable. Local cleaning mouthwash as instructed by oral surgeon.

Answered 1/1/2014

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Usual recovery: The roots of wisdom teeth are quite deep and so surgical extraction causes quite a bit of trauma to the gum/jawbone and so some swelling and pain are expected. Since you are getting better and better, i would say that you are experiencing the usual recovery. The gum area may not feel completely normal for quite sometime. Follow up with your dentist/orthodontist... Good luck and happy new year.

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You may: It is common post extraction. If pain and swelling persist follow up with your dentist.

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