{"id":131,"date":"2026-09-26T14:34:54","date_gmt":"2026-09-26T14:34:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/signatureoms.wpenginepowered.com\/?page_id=131"},"modified":"2026-09-26T14:43:59","modified_gmt":"2026-09-26T14:43:59","slug":"wisdom-teeth-extraction","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/signature-oms.com\/?page_id=131","title":{"rendered":"Wisdom Teeth Extraction"},"content":{"rendered":" <div id=\"wisdom-teeth\" class=\"wp-block-group sos-page-hero has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-954f1251 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:180px;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--gutter);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--section-padding);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--gutter)\"> <p class=\"has-clinical-blue-color has-text-color has-jetbrains-mono-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:12px;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.15em;text-transform:uppercase\">Oral Surgery Procedures \u00b7 Third Molars<\/p>   <h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-manrope-font-family\" style=\"font-size:clamp(38px, 5vw, 58px)\">Wisdom Teeth Extraction<\/h1>   <p class=\"has-on-surface-variant-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:20px;line-height:1.6\">Wisdom teeth, or third molars, usually come in between the ages of 17 and 25. Many jaws don\u2019t have room for them, so they grow in crooked or stay trapped beneath the gum or bone. Removing them is one of the most common oral surgery procedures. It typically takes about an hour, and most people are back to their usual routine within a week.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-group sos-facts is-layout-flex wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:28px\"> <div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-surface-background-color has-background is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-38f16e5a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:#E2E8F0;border-width:1px;border-radius:12px;padding-top:10px;padding-right:16px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:16px\"> <p class=\"has-on-surface-variant-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:13px\"><span class=\"material-symbols-outlined i-schedule\" aria-hidden=\"true\">schedule<\/span> <strong class=\"has-primary-color\">About 1 hour<\/strong> for a typical procedure<\/p> <\/div>   <div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-surface-background-color has-background is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-38f16e5a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:#E2E8F0;border-width:1px;border-radius:12px;padding-top:10px;padding-right:16px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:16px\"> <p class=\"has-on-surface-variant-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:13px\"><span class=\"material-symbols-outlined i-event\" aria-hidden=\"true\">event<\/span> <strong class=\"has-primary-color\">3\u20135 days<\/strong> of rest at home<\/p> <\/div>   <div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-surface-background-color has-background is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-38f16e5a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:#E2E8F0;border-width:1px;border-radius:12px;padding-top:10px;padding-right:16px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:16px\"> <p class=\"has-on-surface-variant-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:13px\"><span class=\"material-symbols-outlined i-healing\" aria-hidden=\"true\">healing<\/span> <strong class=\"has-primary-color\">About 2 weeks<\/strong> to feel fully recovered<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>   <div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:32px\"> <div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-on-primary-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-manrope-font-family has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"\/?page_id=58\" style=\"border-radius:12px;padding-top:16px;padding-right:28px;padding-bottom:16px;padding-left:28px;font-size:12px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.05em;text-transform:uppercase\"><span class=\"material-symbols-outlined i-event\" aria-hidden=\"true\">event<\/span>Book Consultation<\/a><\/div>   <div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-clinical-blue-color has-text-color has-background has-border-color has-manrope-font-family has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"\/?page_id=111\" style=\"border-color:rgba(0,122,255,0.4);border-width:1px;border-radius:12px;background-color:rgba(0,122,255,0.05);padding-top:16px;padding-right:28px;padding-bottom:16px;padding-left:28px;font-size:12px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.05em;text-transform:uppercase\">Before Anesthesia Guide<\/a><\/div> <\/div> <\/div>   <div id=\"why-remove\" class=\"wp-block-group sos-guide has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-18eaf2bd wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-top-color:rgba(226,232,240,0.6);border-top-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--section-padding);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--gutter);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--section-padding);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--gutter)\"> <div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d0280670 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-bottom:48px\"> <p class=\"has-clinical-blue-color has-text-color has-jetbrains-mono-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:12px;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.15em;text-transform:uppercase\">Why Remove Them<\/p>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-manrope-font-family\" style=\"font-size:clamp(30px, 3.5vw, 42px)\">When wisdom teeth cause problems<\/h2>   <p class=\"has-on-surface-variant-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:19px;line-height:1.6\">An impacted wisdom tooth is one that can\u2019t fully come in to a normal position. Removal may be recommended to treat a problem, or to prevent one before it starts.<\/p> <\/div>   <div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9c04a273 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"> <div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"> <div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-hover-card has-border-color has-surface-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-db384de5 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#E2E8F0;border-width:1px;border-radius:16px;padding-top:32px;padding-right:32px;padding-bottom:32px;padding-left:32px\"> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><span class=\"material-symbols-outlined i-warning\" aria-hidden=\"true\">warning<\/span><\/p>   <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-manrope-font-family\" style=\"font-size:20px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Common reasons for removal<\/h3>   <ul style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.6\" class=\"wp-block-list sos-checklist has-on-surface-variant-color has-text-color\"> <li>Teeth trapped in the gum or jawbone, or growing in sideways.<\/li>   <li>Pain, swelling or infection in the back of the mouth.<\/li>   <li>Trapped food leading to decay or gum disease around the molars.<\/li>   <li>A cyst forming around the tooth, or damage to nearby teeth or bone.<\/li> <\/ul> <\/div> <\/div>   <div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"> <div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-hover-card has-border-color has-surface-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-db384de5 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#E2E8F0;border-width:1px;border-radius:16px;padding-top:32px;padding-right:32px;padding-bottom:32px;padding-left:32px\"> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><span class=\"material-symbols-outlined i-schedule\" aria-hidden=\"true\">schedule<\/span><\/p>   <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-manrope-font-family\" style=\"font-size:20px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Why timing matters<\/h3>   <ul style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.6\" class=\"wp-block-list sos-checklist has-on-surface-variant-color has-text-color\"> <li>Removal is often recommended in the late teens or early 20s, while the roots are still developing.<\/li>   <li>Teeth are generally easier to remove at this stage, and younger patients tend to heal faster.<\/li>   <li>Teeth without symptoms may still be removed to prevent future problems. There is no upper age limit.<\/li> <\/ul> <\/div> <\/div>   <div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"> <div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-hover-card has-border-color has-surface-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-db384de5 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#E2E8F0;border-width:1px;border-radius:16px;padding-top:32px;padding-right:32px;padding-bottom:32px;padding-left:32px\"> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><span class=\"material-symbols-outlined i-biotech\" aria-hidden=\"true\">biotech<\/span><\/p>   <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-manrope-font-family\" style=\"font-size:20px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Your evaluation<\/h3>   <ul style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.6\" class=\"wp-block-list sos-checklist has-on-surface-variant-color has-text-color\"> <li>An exam and X-rays show each tooth\u2019s exact position.<\/li>   <li>Lower wisdom teeth can sit close to the nerve that gives feeling to the lip and chin. 3D imaging may be used to plan around it.<\/li>   <li>Share all medications and supplements, and don\u2019t stop any without asking your provider.<\/li> <\/ul> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>   <div id=\"procedure\" class=\"wp-block-group sos-guide has-surface-container-low-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-18eaf2bd wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-top-color:rgba(226,232,240,0.6);border-top-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--section-padding);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--gutter);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--section-padding);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--gutter)\"> <div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d0280670 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-bottom:48px\"> <p class=\"has-clinical-blue-color has-text-color has-jetbrains-mono-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:12px;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.15em;text-transform:uppercase\">The Procedure<\/p>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-manrope-font-family\" style=\"font-size:clamp(30px, 3.5vw, 42px)\">How wisdom teeth are typically removed<\/h2>   <p class=\"has-on-surface-variant-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:19px;line-height:1.6\">The procedure is done in a single visit, usually in an hour or less. Complex cases may take longer.<\/p> <\/div>   <div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-38a464fd wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"> <div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"> <div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-hover-card has-border-color has-surface-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-db384de5 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#E2E8F0;border-width:1px;border-radius:16px;padding-top:32px;padding-right:32px;padding-bottom:32px;padding-left:32px\"> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><span class=\"material-symbols-outlined i-lock\" aria-hidden=\"true\">lock<\/span><\/p>   <p class=\"has-clinical-blue-color has-text-color has-jetbrains-mono-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:12px;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.15em;text-transform:uppercase\">Step 1<\/p>   <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-manrope-font-family\" style=\"font-size:20px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Anesthesia<\/h3>   <ul style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.6\" class=\"wp-block-list sos-checklist has-on-surface-variant-color has-text-color\"> <li>Local anesthesia numbs the teeth and gums.<\/li>   <li>Sedation is commonly offered so you stay relaxed and comfortable.<\/li>   <li>With sedation, you\u2019ll typically fast for six to eight hours and need an adult to drive you home.<\/li> <\/ul> <\/div> <\/div>   <div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"> <div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-hover-card has-border-color has-surface-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-db384de5 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#E2E8F0;border-width:1px;border-radius:16px;padding-top:32px;padding-right:32px;padding-bottom:32px;padding-left:32px\"> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><span class=\"material-symbols-outlined i-healing\" aria-hidden=\"true\">healing<\/span><\/p>   <p class=\"has-clinical-blue-color has-text-color has-jetbrains-mono-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:12px;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.15em;text-transform:uppercase\">Step 2<\/p>   <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-manrope-font-family\" style=\"font-size:20px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Reaching the tooth<\/h3>   <ul style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.6\" class=\"wp-block-list sos-checklist has-on-surface-variant-color has-text-color\"> <li>Teeth that have fully come in can often be removed directly.<\/li>   <li>For impacted teeth, a small incision in the gum exposes the tooth.<\/li>   <li>If bone covers the tooth, a small amount is removed to reach it.<\/li> <\/ul> <\/div> <\/div>   <div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"> <div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-hover-card has-border-color has-surface-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-db384de5 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#E2E8F0;border-width:1px;border-radius:16px;padding-top:32px;padding-right:32px;padding-bottom:32px;padding-left:32px\"> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><span class=\"material-symbols-outlined i-precision_manufacturing\" aria-hidden=\"true\">precision_manufacturing<\/span><\/p>   <p class=\"has-clinical-blue-color has-text-color has-jetbrains-mono-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:12px;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.15em;text-transform:uppercase\">Step 3<\/p>   <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-manrope-font-family\" style=\"font-size:20px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Removing the tooth<\/h3>   <ul style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.6\" class=\"wp-block-list sos-checklist has-on-surface-variant-color has-text-color\"> <li>The tooth is gently loosened and lifted from its socket.<\/li>   <li>It may be divided into sections so it can come out through a smaller opening.<\/li>   <li>The socket is cleaned to remove debris and help prevent infection.<\/li> <\/ul> <\/div> <\/div>   <div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"> <div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-hover-card has-border-color has-surface-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-db384de5 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#E2E8F0;border-width:1px;border-radius:16px;padding-top:32px;padding-right:32px;padding-bottom:32px;padding-left:32px\"> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><span class=\"material-symbols-outlined i-check_circle\" aria-hidden=\"true\">check_circle<\/span><\/p>   <p class=\"has-clinical-blue-color has-text-color has-jetbrains-mono-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:12px;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.15em;text-transform:uppercase\">Step 4<\/p>   <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-manrope-font-family\" style=\"font-size:20px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Closing &amp; recovery<\/h3>   <ul style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.6\" class=\"wp-block-list sos-checklist has-on-surface-variant-color has-text-color\"> <li>Stitches close the site when needed, and are often dissolvable.<\/li>   <li>Gauze is placed over the socket to control bleeding.<\/li>   <li>You rest in recovery before going home the same day.<\/li> <\/ul> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>  \n<div id=\"timeline\" class=\"wp-block-group sos-guide has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-18eaf2bd wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-top-color:rgba(226,232,240,0.6);border-top-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--section-padding);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--gutter);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--section-padding);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--gutter)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d0280670 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-bottom:48px\">\n<p class=\"has-clinical-blue-color has-text-color has-jetbrains-mono-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:12px;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.15em;text-transform:uppercase\">Recovery Timeline<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-manrope-font-family\" style=\"font-size:clamp(30px, 3.5vw, 42px)\">What to expect as you heal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-on-surface-variant-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:19px;line-height:1.6\">Bleeding, pain and swelling usually ease within a week, though the sockets themselves can take a month or more to fully fill in.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-38a464fd wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-hover-card has-border-color has-surface-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-db384de5 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#E2E8F0;border-width:1px;border-radius:16px;padding-top:32px;padding-right:32px;padding-bottom:32px;padding-left:32px\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><span class=\"material-symbols-outlined i-ac_unit\" aria-hidden=\"true\">ac_unit<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-clinical-blue-color has-text-color has-jetbrains-mono-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:12px;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.15em;text-transform:uppercase\">Days 1\u20133<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-manrope-font-family\" style=\"font-size:20px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Rest &amp; protect the clot<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.6\" class=\"wp-block-list sos-checklist has-on-surface-variant-color has-text-color\">\n<li>Expect light bleeding, swelling and soreness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ice 20 minutes on, 20 off, and rest with your head raised.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soft foods and plenty of water. No straws, spitting or carbonated drinks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-hover-card has-border-color has-surface-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-db384de5 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#E2E8F0;border-width:1px;border-radius:16px;padding-top:32px;padding-right:32px;padding-bottom:32px;padding-left:32px\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><span class=\"material-symbols-outlined i-water_drop\" aria-hidden=\"true\">water_drop<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-clinical-blue-color has-text-color has-jetbrains-mono-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:12px;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.15em;text-transform:uppercase\">Days 4\u20137<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-manrope-font-family\" style=\"font-size:20px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Feeling better<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.6\" class=\"wp-block-list sos-checklist has-on-surface-variant-color has-text-color\">\n<li>Pain, swelling and bleeding ease.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most people return to daily routines around day five.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Begin gentle warm salt-water rinses. Light activity only.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-hover-card has-border-color has-surface-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-db384de5 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#E2E8F0;border-width:1px;border-radius:16px;padding-top:32px;padding-right:32px;padding-bottom:32px;padding-left:32px\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><span class=\"material-symbols-outlined i-restaurant\" aria-hidden=\"true\">restaurant<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-clinical-blue-color has-text-color has-jetbrains-mono-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:12px;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.15em;text-transform:uppercase\">Week 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-manrope-font-family\" style=\"font-size:20px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Easing back in<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.6\" class=\"wp-block-list sos-checklist has-on-surface-variant-color has-text-color\">\n<li>Add more foods, still avoiding crunchy or chewy ones.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep brushing and flossing, avoiding the sockets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attend any follow-up visit and mention lingering pain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-hover-card has-border-color has-surface-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-db384de5 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#E2E8F0;border-width:1px;border-radius:16px;padding-top:32px;padding-right:32px;padding-bottom:32px;padding-left:32px\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><span class=\"material-symbols-outlined i-check_circle\" aria-hidden=\"true\">check_circle<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-clinical-blue-color has-text-color has-jetbrains-mono-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:12px;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.15em;text-transform:uppercase\">Weeks 3\u20134<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-manrope-font-family\" style=\"font-size:20px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Back to normal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.6\" class=\"wp-block-list sos-checklist has-on-surface-variant-color has-text-color\">\n<li>Gum tissue grows over the sockets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Return to your usual foods, including crunchy ones.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resume full activity and exercise.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"when-to-call\" class=\"wp-block-group sos-dark has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-18eaf2bd wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--section-padding);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--gutter);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--section-padding);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--gutter)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d0280670 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-bottom:48px\">\n<p class=\"has-clinical-blue-color has-text-color has-jetbrains-mono-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:12px;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.15em;text-transform:uppercase\">After Your Extraction<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-on-primary-color has-text-color has-manrope-font-family\" style=\"font-size:clamp(30px, 3.5vw, 42px)\">Know what\u2019s normal, and when to call<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-on-primary-container-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:19px;line-height:1.6\">The most common complication is dry socket, when the blood clot breaks down or is dislodged too soon and exposes the bone. It affects roughly 2% to 5% of extractions and is more common after wisdom teeth removal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5327a472 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-on-primary-color has-text-color has-manrope-font-family\" style=\"font-size:20px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700\"><span class=\"material-symbols-outlined i-check_circle\" aria-hidden=\"true\">check_circle<\/span>What\u2019s normal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:17px;line-height:1.6\" class=\"wp-block-list sos-checklist has-on-primary-container-color has-text-color\">\n<li>Oozing or pink-tinged saliva for the first 24 to 48 hours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Swelling that peaks around days two to three, then improves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jaw stiffness, a sore throat or mild bruising on the cheeks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Numbness that wears off within hours of the procedure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-on-primary-color has-text-color has-manrope-font-family\" style=\"font-size:20px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700\"><span class=\"material-symbols-outlined i-warning\" aria-hidden=\"true\">warning<\/span>Call our office if<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:17px;line-height:1.6\" class=\"wp-block-list sos-checklist has-on-primary-container-color has-text-color\">\n<li>Severe pain starts or worsens a few days after surgery, especially if it spreads toward the ear. This can signal dry socket.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Swelling gets worse after day three.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You have a fever above 101\u00b0F, pus or a persistent bad taste.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bleeding doesn\u2019t slow after 30 to 45 minutes of firm pressure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Numbness of the lip, chin or tongue persists.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-on-primary-container-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.6\">For detailed home-care steps, see our <a href=\"\/?page_id=120\">Post-Care &amp; Recovery guide<\/a>. <strong>If you have difficulty breathing or swallowing, call 911<\/strong> or go to the nearest emergency room.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"questions\" class=\"wp-block-group sos-guide has-surface-container-low-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-18eaf2bd wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-top-color:rgba(226,232,240,0.6);border-top-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--section-padding);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--gutter);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--section-padding);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--gutter)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5ca0ec17 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-clinical-blue-color has-text-color has-jetbrains-mono-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:12px;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.15em;text-transform:uppercase\">Next Steps<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-manrope-font-family\" style=\"font-size:clamp(30px, 3.5vw, 42px)\">Have questions about your wisdom teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-on-surface-variant-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:19px;line-height:1.6\">An evaluation with X-rays will show whether your wisdom teeth need to come out and what your procedure would involve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:24px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-on-primary-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-manrope-font-family has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"\/?page_id=58\" style=\"border-radius:12px;padding-top:16px;padding-right:28px;padding-bottom:16px;padding-left:28px;font-size:12px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.05em;text-transform:uppercase\"><span class=\"material-symbols-outlined i-event\" aria-hidden=\"true\">event<\/span>Book Consultation<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-clinical-blue-color has-text-color has-background has-border-color has-manrope-font-family has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"\/#locations\" style=\"border-color:rgba(0,122,255,0.4);border-width:1px;border-radius:12px;background-color:rgba(0,122,255,0.05);padding-top:16px;padding-right:28px;padding-bottom:16px;padding-left:28px;font-size:12px;font-style:normal;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.05em;text-transform:uppercase\"><span class=\"material-symbols-outlined i-call\" aria-hidden=\"true\">call<\/span>Contact Our Office<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-slate-gray-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:13px;line-height:1.6\"><em>This page describes how the procedure is typically performed and is not a substitute for professional advice. Your surgeon will recommend a plan based on your exam, imaging and health history.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Oral Surgery Procedures \u00b7 Third Molars Wisdom Teeth Extraction Wisdom teeth, or third molars, usually come in between the ages of 17 and 25. Many jaws don\u2019t have room for them, so they grow in crooked or stay trapped beneath the gum or bone. Removing them is one of the most common oral surgery procedures. 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