Tooth extractions aren’t always ideal, but they can often make way for a positive smile transformation. If you’re planning on replacing your removed tooth with a dental implant, for example, you can expect pristine aesthetics and much improved dental function. Before you can begin dental implant treatment, though, you’ll have to wait for your mouth to fully recover from your extraction. “So,” you might be thinking, “how long will that take?”

Keep reading and get ready to start counting down the days to your smile restoration!