In my consultation I didn't get to ask directly how long it would take after getting my wisdom teeth pulled before I could get my impressions started. I know a blood clot forms and I would not want to ruin any healing process after this. The lady in the office was unsure as to how long I'd have to wait as well. She said the suction wouldn't be good for it.
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Answer: How long to wait before invisalign impressions after wisdom teeth
Numbness can happen after teeth extraction. The numbness could be due to a slight trauma to the nerve, such as crushing or stretching. It could be due to partial or complete cut of the nerve. The trauma to the nerve usually heals but the healing time differs according to the cause of trauma....
It is not likely that a person's facial outline would change following third molar extractions. However, if a patient has lost multiple back teeth, it may give the patient a 'sunken in' facial appearance. The way to correct this is to replace the missing teeth.
All elective surgery is to be avoided while on Accutane because of possible abnormal wound healing. However, for a medically indicated and potentially time-sensitive procedure such as wisdom tooth extraction, you would have to weigh pros and cons knowing that there could be exuberant gum tissue...