Wisdom tooth removal
It can take up to two weeks to fully recover after having your wisdom teeth removed.
During this time,you may experience:
You should report any excess bleeding, severe pain or any other unusual symptoms to your dentist or oral surgeon immediately.
To reduce pain andaid your recovery,it can be helpfulto:
It's usually recommended that you take a day or two off work after having a wisdom tooth removed.
You can drive immediately after the procedure if local anaesthetic was used, but you should avoid driving for at least 24 hours if a sedative was used,or 48 hours if the procedure was carried out under general anaesthetic .
After your wisdom teeth have been removed and any swelling and bruising has disappeared, your mouth andface should return to normal.
You'll usually be able to brush your teeth normally after a few days. Make sure you finish any course of antibiotics you've been given.
A check-up appointmentmay be arranged for about a week or so after the procedure. At this point, any remaining stitchesmay be removed.
The removal of wisdom teeth, or third molars, is one of the most common procedures carried out in the UK.
Wisdom tooth removal can be carried out by a dentist or a specialist surgeon working in a hospital.
It can take up to two weeks to fully recover after having your wisdom teeth removed.
As with any procedure, removal of your wisdom teeth carries some risks.