I just wanted to know when you get your wisdom teeth pulled out how long does it take for your socket to heal and close
2006-08-16 07:41:37 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
The big gaping hole will probably be there for 3 or 4 weeks--it won't necessarily hurt, but make sure you don't get food stuck in it. After a while, your jawbone and gum will grow in so that there's no hole--it'll pretty much look like you didn't ever have a tooth there. But mine took a few months to close up pretty well. If you keep it clean, it'll heal, then some tissue will fill in the hole somewhat, and much later, the bone will fill in the bottom of the socket. By the time you stop wanting to stick your tongue in your tooth socket all the time, it'll be healed, and then just be patient.
2006-08-16 07:48:55 · answer #1 · answered by SlowClap 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, it closes and heals quite nicely if you don't pick at it, like my son did. Usually right after the surgery, there will be a small stitch in it, it may need to come out or dissolve on its own. Regardless, use a Listerine mouth was to keep the area clean and do take all your antibiotics as prescribed by your oral surgeon. If you are having problems sleeping, try my Sleep Baby Blend for sleep using aromatherapy in the Natura Fan Diffuser found at my website below.
2006-08-16 07:58:42 · answer #2 · answered by Mercedes M 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Probably could take anywhere from a week to a month to heal. You'll probably eat carefully for a while to avoid irritating the sensitive spots. I never really noticed gaping holes, just wounds in the gums that have to clot and dry up.
Oh, and don't drink with a straw.
2006-08-16 07:52:21 · answer #3 · answered by city_savvy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it depends Mine has been pulled out for about 3 weeks now and it's kind of closed but i kind of play with it with my tongue so it doesn't close yet. If you dont bother it, it will probably take 2 weeks
2006-08-16 07:47:37 · answer #4 · answered by Megan C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It takes a while to completely close to the point that you won't feel much of an indentation, but if you follow your dentist's advice you shouldn't have any problems.
2006-08-16 07:47:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For me it took about 2 weeks.
2006-08-16 07:45:34 · answer #6 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you keep it clean, gargle like you're supposed to, and practice good oral hygiene, they'll be closed within a few weeks. They might always have a slight indentation, however.
2006-08-16 07:47:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It took mine approximately two to three weeks to close.
2006-08-16 08:03:15 · answer #8 · answered by Michelle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it takes a long time. for me it took over 2 years.
2006-08-16 07:47:41 · answer #9 · answered by islandgrl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mine took less than a week but it varys for different people.
2006-08-16 07:50:01 · answer #10 · answered by U.K.BoyJosh 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋