A 30-year-old member asked:
Please tell me how long it takes for to recover after having a wisdom tooth removed?
3 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Gary Sandleranswered
Dentistry 56 years experience
Recover?: What does recover mean to you? Do you have a desk job or are you a construction worker? A wisdom tooth can be a simple extraction or a very complicated procedure for a bony impaction. Expect a day to a week to be somewhat uncomfortable, swollen, etc. You should ask your own dentist (surgeon) as he\she knows you and your specific situation best.
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Dr. Louis Galliaanswered
Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial 47 years experience
Depends: Depends on degree of difficulty, number of teeth, age. It may take 7-10 days for full recovery, absent any complications. For best results, have procedure done by board certified oral & maxillofacial surgeon.
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Dr. Paul Grinanswered
Pain Management 38 years experience
2-3 weeks: It can take up to 2-3 weeks to fully recover after having your wisdom teeth removed. If concerned, see your surgeon for post-op appointment. Good luck.
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Please tell me how long it takes for to get one wisdom tooth removed?
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Dr. Thomas Marxenanswered
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Dependson difficulty: It depends on the age of the patient and the difficulty of the extraction. Surgical time only may be from 5-30 minutes/tooth.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
How long does it take to get a wisdom tooth taken out?
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Dr. Daniel Quonanswered
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 44 years experience
Depends: The time required for surgery may be dependent upon several factors. The position of the wisdom tooth, the type of anesthesia or sedation utilized, your anxiety level, the surgical technique and experience of your dentist and/or surgeon, and if any complications are encountered during surgery.
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