Which is easier: healing from a simple extraction or a surgical one?

maggiep71 · 2026-02-15T14:50:15Z

Had my wisdom tooth out last week (the bottom one, impacted, so it was a bit of a production), and I’m honestly surprised at how much longer it’s taking to feel “normal” compared to when I had a regular molar pulled a couple years ago. With the molar, I was eating pretty normally in like three days, barely any swelling, just annoying saltwater rinses. This time? My jaw still feels sore, I’ve got some bruising, and I’m still babying that side when I chew. I’m curious if other people have noticed a big difference between recovering from a simple pull vs. a surgical extraction. Like, do you find the surgical ones just always take way longer, or is it just me being unlucky this round? My dentist said 7-10 days for “most” of the healing but honestly, I’m on day 8 and still not loving it. Also—side note—did anyone else get those weird stitches that dissolve on their own? The feeling of those things in my mouth is driving me nuts. I don’t remember having them before. Would you rather deal with a straightforward extraction again, or is the surgical route not as bad as I’m making it out to be? Curious what’s been easier (or harder) for folks.

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Had both types—simple extraction was way easier for me. With the surgical one, I had a lot more edema and trismus, plus the post-op pain lingered longer. Even with diligent cold therapy and elevation, it just took more time to feel normal again.

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