Wisdom Teeth Removal in Fairfield, CT

The surgery itself is usually brief, often 30 to 60 minutes, but the exact time depends on how many teeth are being removed, how impacted they are, and the type of anesthesia used. Plan for additional time at the office before and after the procedure for preparation and recovery from sedation; your surgeon can give a more specific estimate at your consultation.

For the first day or two, cool, soft foods that need little to no chewing are typically recommended — yogurt, applesauce, mashed potatoes, and smoothies eaten with a spoon rather than a straw work well. Most patients can add more substantial soft foods over the following days and return to a normal diet within one to two weeks, though healing time varies with how many teeth were removed and how impacted they were. Always follow the specific discharge instructions your surgeon gives you.

Most patients can start with cool liquids and soft foods once bleeding has settled and any numbness from local anesthesia has worn off, often within a few hours of surgery. If you had IV sedation, follow the specific eating and drinking instructions in your discharge paperwork, since those can be stricter than the general timeline.