First 24 Hours
During the first 24 hours after surgery, your surgeon will likely advise you to rest, not engage in any physical activity, and stay home from school or work Two to Three Days
By day two or three, you may be able to resume normal activities, which may include going back to work or school. That said, for more extensive procedures Seven to 10 Days
By post-operative day seven to 10, swelling is usually completely gone. If this is not the case or you have any concerns, be sure to reach out to your surgeon Two Weeks
Most oral surgeons will recommend a two-week follow-up appointment. During this appointment Most oral surgeons advise patients to avoid physical exertion for the first 4 days after surgery. Exercise can lead to an increase in blood pressure, which can cause the extraction site to bleed. Worst of all, the blood clot that grows in the extraction area after surgery may be dislodged, leading to dry socket.
Exercise can cause stress on your body which can impact its ability to recover from the oral surgery. You will also put stress on a variety of muscles, including those in the jaw and the mouth. The stress on these muscles can affect the surgical site. Your body needs time to recover from any type of surgery. That means it needs to rest.
