Generally, it takes between 3 and 5 days to recover from your wisdom tooth extraction procedure. However, if you have impacted wisdom teeth, it can take as long as two weeks to heal. It’s normal for pain from the extraction to last anywhere from 3 days to a week. complications like an infection or a dry socket (when the blood clot in the wound gets dislodged from the extraction site) can delay your healing. During the healing process, you may experience the following: Swelling more noticeable for the first few days but gradually subsides. You can gently press a cold cloth to your face to help the swelling go down. Visible bruising to your cheek lasting for as long as two weeks after your wisdom teeth surgery. A stiff sore jaw for 7 to 10 days after your wisdom tooth extraction. This discomfort could last longer if the extraction was difficult or complicated. Varying levels of depending on the level of difficulty and complication of the wisdom tooth extraction. If you experience any post-operative bleeding, severe pain, or other unusual symptoms, please report back to your dentist or oral surgeon.