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Varies: Every patient recovers differently. One patient may have four wisdom teeth surgically removed and return to his or her preop lifestyle the same or next day. Another patient may have an uncomplicated extraction of an erupted wisdom tooth and require 3- 4 days or more to recover. Typically, most patients rest for 2-3 days following surgery.
Post-Op Instructions â Wisdom Teeth. 1  Bite on gauze for 1 hour. Bleeding is to be expected following oral surgery. 2  The packs may be gently removed after one hour. The gauze may then be changed as necessary. 3  DO NOT RINSE MOUTH FOR 24 HOURS.  Do not suck on anything or drink through straws for the next 5 days.