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How long does it take for the wisdom tooth socket to close after extraction?
Query: Hello doctor, I had my wisdom teeth removed a week and a half ago (only bottoms). One side has almost completely healed there is only a tiny hole left but on the other side, there is a big hole that food keeps getting stuck in it. I drain it with a syringe every night. I have no pain and I am just ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Healing after tooth extraction takes three to five days. However, complete closure of the socket takes a couple of weeks. The duration of healing depends on the complications faced during extraction. If this tooth was quite challenging an... Read Full »
Why do I have pain in the back tooth close to the extracted site?
Query: Hi doctor, I removed my four impacted wisdom teeth last week. I do not have any complications or stitches. Last night, my back tooth near the bottom right extracted site hurt a lot while biting. My dentist told me before a day that there is swelling. He told me to do warm salt water gargling. Why... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Healing after tooth extraction takes a time of 3 to 5 days. Complete closure of socket takes around a couple of weeks. Having a mild swelling during the healing period is absolutely normal. It will get resolved soon. Pain in the tooth next to the extracted site occu... Read Full »