The extraction site first fills with a blood clot, then closes with gum tissue within 1-2 weeks; bone resorption, however, can take 3-6 months.
How do we know if the tooth extraction site has healed and closed?
Updated on: January 20, 2026
The extraction site first fills with a blood clot, then closes with gum tissue within 1-2 weeks; bone resorption, however, can take 3-6 months.
