How long does It take for the holes to cover and to be able to eat normal food after wisdom teeth removal? (Photos)

there is a rule of 3,3,3,

3 days hurts,you should be on controled diet.

3 weeks uncomfortable,eat everything, just take good care for hygiene

3 months, eat anything, good cleaning, and there would be complete healing

You are now three weeks post surgery for removal of your wisdom teeth.  At this point the following would be considered normal.

1. You can eat normal food.

2. You can drink through a straw.

3.  The tissue can take 6-8 weeks to full heal so some "loose" tissue around the tooth in front of the extraction site is normal.

4.  The "holes" can take up to three months to fully close.  

5.  There should not be any pain at this point.  If there is discomfort,  I would call the surgeon and ask them to do a quick post op visit for you to ensure proper healing is taking place.  

 

It takes approximately 6 weeks for the 3rd molar tooth sockets to fill in with gum tissue.   They heal from the bottom up so it is normal to have a “divot” in the gum tissue for a month or two after surgery.   You can eat anything you like that is comfortable.   I recommend avoiding hard, crunchy foods with lots of bits and crumbs, like chips, nuts, cereal until the sockets are closed and avoid straws for the 1st week after surgery.