Wisdom tooth extraction symptoms

The Dubai Health Authority’s strict requirement for implantologists to disclose the potential symptoms following a wisdom tooth extraction underscores the importance of transparency in healthcare.

It is my belief that patients have a right to be informed about the risks of any treatment they undergo.

That’s why I take the time to explain to my patients what they can expect after a wisdom tooth extraction and address any concerns.

What symptoms are normal after wisdom tooth extraction, and what are not?​

As with any surgery, the body reacts differently to wisdom tooth extraction procedures, and patients may experience a range of symptoms. To help patients better understand and prepare for these symptoms, I’ve created a table on this page summarizing the maximum possible symptoms on different days following the wisdom tooth extraction. This tool is crucial for evaluating the surgery’s success and ensuring my patients have a positive experience.

Normal wisdom tooth extraction symptoms

  • The area of wisdom tooth extraction fills with a blood clot, which is almost black at first and is covered with white fibrin film later
  • Pain is usually not acute and feels similar like after a tough bruise and fades away in several days
  • Swelling can be excessive from time to time and can involve lips and cheek
  • Bleeding discharge occurs with red saliva, and the gauze in the mouth becomes bright red but not dark burgundy in the first 24 hours
  • Fever is felt like the flu during the first days
  • Hematoma usually appears on the fifth day and can be noticeable on the lips, cheek, and neck 

Abnormal wisdom tooth extraction symptoms

  • Any normal symptoms are prolonged or more severe than what’s typical
  • Pulsating pain that appeared only on the fourth day accompanied by unpleasant-smelling breath
  • Salty taste in the mouth
  • Difficulties with breathing, swallowing, speaking, and mouth opening

What do I do to reduce the potential symptoms after wisdom tooth extraction?

  • While an oral surgeon can’t cancel how the human body reacts to surgery, I effectively minimized any potential symptoms in a significant number of clinical cases because the utmost care principle is at the core of my actions
  • Thorough health analysis to prevent pitfalls during and after wisdom tooth extraction
  • Pre-planning of the extraction via CBCT
  • Preparing all exact and potentially necessary instruments in advance to shorten surgery time
  • Brilliant incision
  • I’m never trying to trick a geometry – segmentation of the tooth before extraction 
  • Obligatory visual control of complete cleaning of the tooth socket
  • Stabilization of the blood clot with a suture

During an impacted tooth extraction, the first 15 seconds define symptoms in the next 15 days

— Dr. Anton Gerasimov

On the night of the Wisdom Tooth removal procedure

Pain (0 – painless, 100 – severe pain)

Swelling (0 – symmetrical face, 100 – excessive swelling)

Bleeding discharge (0 – absent, 100 – profuse bleeding)

Fever (body temperature, Celsius degrees)

Hematoma (0 – not present, 100 – blackish bruise)

On the 1st postsurgical day of the Wisdom Tooth removal procedure

Pain (0 – painless, 100 – severe pain)

Swelling (0 – symmetrical face, 100 – excessive swelling)

Bleeding discharge (0 – absent, 100 – profuse bleeding)

Fever (body temperature, Celsius degrees)

Hematoma (0 – not present, 100 – blackish bruise)

On the 3rd postsurgical day of the Wisdom Tooth removal procedure

Pain (0 – painless, 100 – severe pain)

Swelling (0 – symmetrical face, 100 – excessive swelling)

Bleeding discharge (0 – absent, 100 – profuse bleeding)

Fever (body temperature, Celsius degrees)

Hematoma (0 – not present, 100 – blackish bruise)

On the 5th postsurgical day of the Wisdom Tooth removal procedure

Pain (0 – painless, 100 – severe pain)

Swelling (0 – symmetrical face, 100 – excessive swelling)

Bleeding discharge (0 – absent, 100 – profuse bleeding)

Fever (body temperature, Celsius degrees)

Hematoma (0 – not present, 100 – blackish bruise)

On the 7th postsurgical day of the Wisdom Tooth removal procedure

Pain (0 – painless, 100 – severe pain)

Swelling (0 – symmetrical face, 100 – excessive swelling)

Bleeding discharge (0 – absent, 100 – profuse bleeding)

Fever (body temperature, Celsius degrees)

Hematoma (0 – not present, 100 – blackish bruise)

Conclusion about wisdom tooth extraction symptoms

Your health and safety are top priorities, so I encourage you to contact your oral surgeon instantly if you experience any unexpected symptoms or if your normal symptoms last longer than anticipated following a wisdom tooth extraction procedure.

My commitment to full support means I’m available around the clock to address my patients’ concerns.

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