I've had my wisdom teeth removed this past Thursday, so one week ago today. All four were impacted. Does anyone know how long the healing process is? The right side of my face feels fine while the left side is a little sore and just doesn't feel right. Yesterday one of the stitches fell out and this morning I was coughing pretty bad and looked in my mouth and noticed a little bleeding on one of them. The doctors office said the stitches sometimes fall out, but I have not asked about the bleeding. How long does it take to heal so you don't have to worry about a dry socket? Does the bleeding mean the healing process has been messed up? Any other advice or thoughts?
2006-10-12 00:59:38 · 6 answers · asked by Michael D 5 in Health ➔ Dental
Note: I was not given any antibiotics. Just pain killers, that have run out. And that was a sad sad day!
2006-10-12 01:07:14 · update #1
dry socket happens usually within 48-72 hours after surgery.so you pass the treat.and it has a very bad pain and a bad taste in mouth.soft tissue healing process would be complete in 10 days but our bone takes more time.
2006-10-12 01:13:54 · answer #1 · answered by sanam d 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The healing process takes about a good 2 weeks. Make sure you continue to take your antibiotics.
2006-10-12 01:05:51 · answer #2 · answered by momof467309 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just take a couple Excedrin every 4 hours for pain and swish with 3 percent hydrogen peroxide it assists greatly in healing mouth soreness.
It is cheap and next to alcohol in most all pharmacies.
2006-10-12 02:16:58 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ahhh Man I'm going through the same thing, It's been 2 weeks already for me and still going through the same thing already had a refill on my painkiller and antibiotics. It could be like the oral surgeon told me I'm a slow healer so some people take more time than others, Good Luck, hope you feel well soon
2006-10-12 01:36:38 · answer #4 · answered by Meche 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got mine out on tuesday, and ive missed school 3 days so far, including today. Damn, its pretty discouraging hearing that I wont be healed for at least a week.
My face is still huge. Just keep icing it, and wash your mouth with salt water.
2006-10-12 04:19:10 · answer #5 · answered by Jer G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think is about one-two weeks......
2006-10-12 01:09:27 · answer #6 · answered by tina 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋