Your dentist or surgeon might suggest using an ice pack following this standard surgical procedure, especially for the first few hours.

Key takeaways:

- It can take between one and two weeks to recover fully.
- The length of the recovery period depends on the difficulty of the surgery.
- If stitches were necessary to close a gum incision, your dentist usually removes them seven days later.
Mild or moderate painkillers will help to alleviate occasional post-operative discomfort after having wisdom teeth out.

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