The time to return to normal after wisdom teeth extraction is related to the type of wisdom teeth and post-operative healing, and can be gradually returned to normal after removing the stitches in 7 to 14 days after the operation.
1. Maxillary wisdom teeth or mandibular high-level retained wisdom teeth: this type of wisdom teeth extraction operation is simple, less traumatic, most of them do not need sutures, and can be returned to normal in about 7 days after surgery.
2. Maxillary and mandibular low ambulatory retained wisdom teeth: this type of retained wisdom teeth extraction process is complicated, often need to cut and turn the flap, remove the bone resistance and crown resistance, wound suturing, etc., usually 10 to 14 days after surgery to remove the stitches, after removing the stitches can gradually return to normal.
3. Postoperative wound infection: If postoperative infection occurs after wisdom tooth extraction, the wound will be swollen and painful, and the healing will be delayed, and the wound will gradually return to normal in about 1 month.
If you have wisdom teeth that need to be removed, you should consult a doctor in a timely manner, complete the examination, define the type of wisdom teeth, and have them removed by a professional doctor, so that you can return to normal eating and drinking as soon as possible.