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What day of recovery are you on?

Enter the date of your procedure once. Each time you come back, the tracker opens on today: what is typical, what most people can eat and do, and what means call the dentist.

Fig. 1 — Recovery day tracker

Enter the date of your procedure to see what is typical today.

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General information · Not dental advice

The tracker describes a typical recovery. Yours may run faster or slower, and your own dentist's or surgeon's instructions come first. We always recommend seeing a dentist. Nothing on this site can examine your mouth or tell you what is wrong. If something hurts, looks wrong, or worries you, book an exam, and go sooner if it is getting worse.

Emergency? If you have trouble breathing or swallowing, swelling that is spreading toward your eye or neck, a fever with facial swelling, or bleeding that will not stop, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room immediately. Full disclaimer

Table 1 — Day-by-day guides

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Tooth extraction

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Wisdom teeth removal

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Dental implant surgery

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Dental bone graft

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Gum graft

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Root canal

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Deep cleaning

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About this tool

This tool gives general, educational information only. It does not know your health history, has not examined you, and cannot diagnose anything or tell you what treatment you need. Use it to prepare for a conversation with your dentist, not to replace one.

Recovery info

Recovery timelines are general guidelines based on typical cases. Individual recovery may vary based on your health, the complexity of your procedure, and other factors. Your own dentist's or surgeon's post-operative instructions always take priority over anything on this page. Call them if you are unsure.

Medical disclaimer

The information provided on Urgent Dental Helper is for general informational and educational purposes only. It is NOT intended to be a substitute for professional medical or dental advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Urgent Dental Helper is not a dental practice, and nothing here has examined your mouth. Always see a licensed dentist, physician, or other qualified health provider in person about any dental or medical condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or any result you received on this website.