{"id":406,"date":"2022-05-19T23:47:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-19T23:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.davidweinmandmd.com\/blog\/?p=406"},"modified":"2022-06-08T23:52:12","modified_gmt":"2022-06-08T23:52:12","slug":"how-will-you-know-that-your-tooth-extraction-area-healed-properly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.davidweinmandmd.com\/blog\/how-will-you-know-that-your-tooth-extraction-area-healed-properly\/","title":{"rendered":"How Will You Know That Your Tooth Extraction Area Healed Properly?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Once you\u2019ve had a tooth removed, your mouth will need some time to heal. Naturally, you can expect some discomfort during this time (although fortunately there are plenty of steps you can take to manage the pain, which your dentist can walk you through). But if you haven\u2019t had a tooth extracted before, it can sometimes be hard to tell what kind of discomfort is normal and what kind is telling you that something has gone wrong. The following covers the basics of what you can expect during the healing of a tooth extraction \u2013 including which symptoms mean that everything is going according to plan and which symptoms mean that you need to call your dentist immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Steps of Proper Healing After a Tooth Extraction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You need to monitor the extraction area closely while your mouth is healing. The recovery process consists of several stages; as long as you can confirm that these stages are taking place, you\u2019ll know your mouth is healing correctly. Here are the steps that you need to keep an eye out for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n