Here are a few things you can do to shorten your recovery time:
Stay away from rigorous activity for up to a week, as you don’t want to dislodge the blood clot
Prescription painkillers can help ease discomfort. Pain generally peaks at about 72 hours after surgery
Prevention of post-op swelling is key! As soon as you get home, place an ice pack on your jaw (15 minutes on and 15 minutes off). Don’t wait until the swelling has already started!
Regularly rinse your mouth with warm salt water to keep the extraction site clean and infection-free