Hello,
a few days ago I had a lower wisdom tooth extracted.
The condition did not improve during the first two days, so I returned to the clinic, where I was prescribed an antibiotic and advised to use ice packs.
Three days have passed since then and the condition has improved only slightly:
I can open my mouth only partially, fever (around 38) appears during the day (although it is no longer as intense as before), the swelling has decreased, but swallowing is still quite painful (I have not tried solid food since the operation because I cannot even open my mouth properly), and even part of my neck down to the beginning of my chest is painful. The wound itself has healed, but I still spit out quite a lot of pus.
Please tell me how long such recovery lasts.
One more thing: I am a smoker. I did not smoke for the first three days, but now I have started again (although not as much as when I am healthy). Does smoking have a strong effect on recovery time?
Thank you very much for your answer.
Saša