How long does it take for a dog to recover after tooth extraction?

A dog usually recovers in about 5 to 7 days after tooth extraction; normally the gum mucosal wound heals in 5 to 7 days. If the wound gets infected, recovery takes longer.

For 3 days after extraction the dog feels gum pain and eats less, so feed nutritious liquid food like goat milk to avoid aggravating pain and irritating the gums, which would slow healing.