Feeling better in wk: It will actually take months for the sockets in the bone to heal, but discomfort should be well on its way down after 3-4 days unless you develop a dry socket. The gums should feel a lot better after about a week. It really depends on the amount of trauma that was incurred by your mouth.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Yes: The acute phase of healing is usually over after about a week, but the bone under the gum tissues continues to heal over the next several months.
Answered 8/22/2012
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Depends on type: So much in dental treatment depends on the patient, their pain tolerance as well as the type of extraction, ie; bony, or ankylosed. A surgeon's skill, touch & the way they do a surgery. Great hands with a patient who follows all of the home care directions can lead to a very positive result with very little pain. With all the variables, pain could be minimal or could last weeks. Meds can help.
Answered 9/22/2012
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