Deepak Kumar Deepak Kumar Asked 3 months ago

How long can wisdom tooth removal pain last?

I just had my wisdom tooth removed yesterday, and the pain is quite a lot. I'm taking the painkillers, but I'm curious how many days I should expect this discomfort to last for typically.

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Siddharth Malhotra Siddharth Malhotra Joined Jan 2026 3 months ago
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Hey, don't stress too much, the worst of the pain usually goes away in 3 to 4 days. Just keep eating ice cream, don't use a straw, and you'll be absolutely fine within a week!

Ananya Hegde Ananya Hegde Joined Mar 2026 3 months ago

Mine took about 5 days to subside, but since I have thyroid issues, my doctor asked me to get my thyroid levels checked before any dental surgery to ensure proper healing. It's always good to follow up with your dentist if the pain lasts more than a week.

Vijay Rathi Vijay Rathi Joined Apr 2026 3 months ago

When I got mine removed, the pain lasted around 4 days, but my BP shot up due to the stress of the extraction. Make sure you monitor your blood pressure and take the painkillers exactly as your dentist prescribed them.

Rohan D'Souza Rohan D'Souza Joined Jun 2026 3 months ago

I ignored severe throbbing pain on the 6th day thinking it was normal, but it turned out to be a dry socket infection which was unbearable. If your pain is increasing instead of decreasing after day 3, please call your dentist immediately.

Shreya Ghoshal Shreya Ghoshal Joined Apr 2026 3 months ago

Usually, the swelling and pain reduce by the 4th or 5th day, but everyone's body heals differently. I have PCOS and noticed my healing took a little longer, so don't push yourself and take proper rest.

Kriti Sanon Kriti Sanon Joined Mar 2026 3 months ago

Honestly, the first 48 hours are the toughest, but after that, it gets much better. Keep an ice pack on your cheek for the first day to keep the swelling down. You'll be back to normal in a week!

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Aditya Patil Aditya Patil Joined Feb 2026 3 months ago

Actually, the pain is bad for only 3 days yaar. After that, it's just thoda discomfort while chewing. Just take your medicines on time and don't try to touch the socket with your tongue, it heals fast.

Sunita Verma Sunita Verma Joined Jul 2026 3 months ago

My son had all four of his wisdom teeth removed last winter, and he had pain and swelling for about 5 days. I gave him cold apple puree and soft rice, and made him do gentle warm saltwater rinses after 24 hours to keep the area clean.

Vikas Sen Vikas Sen Joined Feb 2026 3 months ago

Don't follow random home remedies like putting clove oil directly in the open socket, as it can cause irritation. Every extraction case is different, so if the pain persists past 5 days, verify the healing status with your dentist.

Meera Nair Meera Nair Joined Jul 2026 3 months ago

I had a complication called dry socket because the blood clot dislodged, and the pain was worse than the actual toothache. Please avoid rinsing your mouth vigorously or spitting for the first 48 hours, and see your dentist if the pain gets worse.

Kabir Kapoor Kabir Kapoor Joined Jan 2026 3 months ago

The pain is a nightmare because you can't eat your favorite biryani for at least 4 days! I survived on milkshakes, cold custard, and ice cream for a week. By day 6, I was finally able to chew soft things again.

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Abhishek Joshi Abhishek Joshi Joined Jan 2026 3 months ago

It lasts just long enough for you to regret every decision that led you to that dentist chair, haha! Jokes aside, the intense pain fades in 3 days, and then it's just a mild ache. Look at the bright side: unlimited ice cream!

Priya Deshmukh Priya Deshmukh Joined Jan 2026 3 months ago

Haan na, the pain is so annoying! For me, it took around 5-6 days to completely go away, ho na. Just eat soft khichdi and cold dahi, it really helps to soothe the gums.

Sanjay Sharma Sanjay Sharma Joined Apr 2026 3 months ago

Haan, shuru ke do-teen din toh thoda dard hota hi hai, but uske baad normal ho jata hai na. Bas garam chai aur coffee mat peena, bilkul thandi cheezein khana parhez ke liye.

Rajesh Mehta Rajesh Mehta Joined May 2026 3 months ago

Normally, wisdom tooth extraction pain should begin to subside after 72 hours. If you experience severe, throbbing pain, foul breath, or fever, you must get it checked by your dental surgeon immediately to rule out infection.

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