How does smoking affect recovery after a dental procedure, such as tooth extraction?

When wisdom teeth are taken out, minimal wound closure ie gums merging together to close the socket hole usually takes about 2 weeks. Signs and symptoms that the socket is not healing includes 1. Pain - dull ache that does not decrease or increases over the next few days 2. Bad taste / smell - usually a sign of a dry socket if this starts only 3 -5 days after the wisdom tooth has been taken out 3. Swelling / bruising - usually dissipates in 1 - 2 weeks but if it stagnates then it is best to consult with your dentist Tips to help with wisdom teeth healing include 1.

Hi, IV sedation is always optional. Dental procedures may cause discomfort and cause a degree of anxiety. Hence dental procedurists always administer various forms of medication for relief of anxiety. This may range from oral tablets to having medication injected intravenously. On occasion, deeper sedation may be required; this is where an anesthesiologist will be booked for the procedure. This doctor stays throughout the duration of the procedure, monitoring your oxygenation, heart rate, and blood pressure while adjusting the level of sedation medication. I hope this helps!