The swelling time after wisdom teeth extraction is not fixed, it may take 2~3 days, or 3~5 days, or even longer.
1. Wisdom tooth extraction is a relatively common dental treatment. During the extraction process, it may be necessary to cut the gums, strip the mucous flap, grind part of the alveolar bone, etc., and if necessary, it is also necessary to split the root or split the crown, and the broken capillaries will continue to ooze blood, which will enter into the maxillofacial tissues along with the tissue fluids, and so it will lead to facial swelling.
2. There is no fixed time for facial swelling to go down, it depends on the severity of the facial swelling. If the facial swelling is mild and you are actively applying cold compresses, hot compresses, medication, etc., you may recover within 2 to 3 days. If the facial swelling is severe or not treated in time, the recovery time will be extended and may take 3~5 days or even longer.
During the period when the facial swelling after wisdom tooth extraction is subsiding, patients are advised to make adjustments to their diets and focus on a light diet.