The duration of pain after wisdom tooth removal is usually about 3 days, and may last up to 7 days in severe cases. There is a normal pain response after wisdom tooth removal, mainly due to soft tissue damage from the tearing of the gums during the extraction process, and hard tissue trauma from the compression of the alveolar bone. The usual duration of pain after tooth extraction is about 3 days. There are also wisdom teeth with thick roots or multiple roots that need to be flipped to remove the bone or split the tooth during extraction, resulting in varying degrees of damage to the alveolar bone, and the pain will last up to about 7 days. If the pain is severe after wisdom tooth extraction, you can apply cold compresses to the affected area or take oral painkillers to relieve the pain. 3 days later, if the pain is not relieved, you should be alert to the possibility of dry socket, and you need to go to the dentist for medical treatment.