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A member asked:
Please tell me how long it takes for to heal after having teeth pulled?
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Not that long: In most people, within 2 weeks things should seem pretty much back to normal. Peak swelling is usually about 72 hours after the procedure and tapers off after that.
Answered 4/18/2013
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Weeks: New gum tissue can heal over the are in 2-3 weeks. It then takes months for the underlying bone to heal.
Answered 10/23/2017
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