“How long will my jaw hurt after a tooth extraction?”

Variable, depending on the procedure, the conditions present at the time of tooth extraction, the level of trauma associated with the surgery, and individual patient health and psychological variables that may come to play.

It depends on the position of the tooth and degree of impaction and whether an upper or lower tooth. Typically, about 3-4 days of being uncomfortable, but it shouldn't be severe pain.

It depends on a simple tooth extraction or a surgical one. Later will take a bit longer for the pain than the earlier one. Normal simple extraction patient may experience of pain for one day, surgical one can last up to 3 days. However, it also depends on the pain tolerance of each patient, there are no guideline how long the pain will last. However, if the pain persists for a week or more, then you must check with your surgeon to rule out possible of infection.

Hello,

Sorry about your losing of your tooth. Discomfort after an extraction depends on which tooth it is, how may roots it has, how old you are, and the length as well as shape of those roots. Back teeth have more roots on them which anchors them in better then front teeth. Longer roots also anchor teeth in better as well. Younger people have a much easier time after extractions because their bones are more flexible and allow the tooth to come out with more ease. After your extraction you will have some soreness of the area but nothing more than that.
Hope this helps.

My best to you!

William F. Scott IV, DMD