Hello, I Recently Had My Wisdom Teeth Taken Out, And

Posted on Mon, 24 Feb 2020

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Question : Hello, I recently had my wisdom teeth taken out, and I am wondering: how long does it take for the space where the wisdom was to be fully healed. thank you in advance.

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Tiwari (50 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Healing takes 2 to 3 weeks of time period.

Detailed Answer:
Hello Chrislmeininger

Thanks for consulting Ask a doctor service .
This is Dr Priyanka tiwari answering your query .

I have read your query and understand your concern. As far as healing is concerned it takes 2 to 3weeks time that is 15 to 20days dependng upon the which type of impaction or decayed your wisdom teeth was.
Inmeantime follow postoperative measures given by your doctor. Do warm saline rinses two to three times a day .

Hope this will help you .
If you have further query i will be happy to help.

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