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How long does it take to recover from impacted tooth removal?
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Depends: Depends on the difficulty of the impaction, whether it was infected, and the type of patient being treated. Generally speaking 3-7 days.
Answered 7/25/2019
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1-2 Weeks: In most cases, it takes from one to two weeks to recover from the removal of an impacted tooth. After 3, 4 days, your should start to see gradual improvement. If not, contact your dentist.
Answered 12/9/2013
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