A clear day-by-day guide to the first week after wisdom tooth removal, including swelling, pain, soft foods, dry socket warning signs, blood-clot protection, and what changes if sedation was used.
After a tooth extraction, soreness should usually start to improve over the first 1 to 3 days. Learn the warning signs of dry socket, how to protect the blood clot, and when to call for prompt dental assessment.
Recovery after a tooth extraction is easier to manage when the plan starts before your appointment. Learn what to prepare at home, how to protect the blood clot, what helps with bleeding and pain in the first 48 hours, and which warning signs mean you should call your dentist the same day.
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