Hello, thank you for your question. It is hard to say when you will want to go back to work if you do not want your coworkers to know. From a healing standpoint, you can go back to work after a few days, but it is impossible to determine how much you will bruise and how long the bruising will last. A good foundation can cover most bruising. Perhaps have an inventive story if anyone asks! Good luck!
The amount of downtime you may have is impossible to predict. Those with darker and thicker skin types are less likely to show bruising. For most, artful concealer, and blaming the dentist for bruising may suffice. Wishing you well. Dr Joseph