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How long does trismus usually last after wisdom teeth extraction?
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3-4 days: Every patient is different i have seen it last up to 7 days heat pad tend to make the recovery faster.
Answered 9/9/2013
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It varies: Depending on how severe the teeth were impacted and how difficult they were to remove, 1-2 weeks would be expected.
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