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How long does the pain last after wisdom tooth surgery?

I will have a wisdom tooth extraction. How long does the pain last after wisdom tooth surgery?

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Pain after wisdom tooth extraction usually lasts from 3 days to one week, unless you experience an infection or dry socket, which happens when the blood clot gets dislodged from the extraction site.