Wisdom Tooth Socket Healing: Timeline and Smart After-Care

Paulo Pinho04 Jul, 2025Health

If you have a date with the dentist, you’re probably wondering how long the hollows left behind by your wisdom teeth will take to settle. While every mouth mends at its own pace, the broad stages of recovery after a routine extraction are fairly predictable. This article aims to lay down the usual healing timeline, explains the factors that can slow or speed the process, and lists practical steps that keep discomfort and complications low.