Back to business after wisdom tooth removal: the saga continues

Is it actually normal for your bite to shift that much after wisdom teeth come out? My dentist made it sound like everything would go back to “normal” pretty quick, but honestly, nothing feels the same.

Bite shifts aren’t super rare after extractions, especially if those teeth were pushing others around before. But usually, things settle down as swelling goes away and your jaw muscles relax. How long has it been since your surgery? If it’s just a few weeks, you’re probably still in the normal healing window. Persistent popping or a “weird” bite past a couple months might be worth a follow-up though. Sometimes the joint just takes longer to chill out, especially if you were already prone to clicking or clenching. Ice packs are clutch for swelling, but gentle jaw stretches can help too - did your dentist mention those?