How soon can I exercise after having a wisdom tooth extracted?

Question

I workout a lot (typically twice a day at least 5-6 days a week) and I want to know when I can get back to exercising. I know I should take it "easy" but does that mean no exercising at all or just light activities? I typically do indoor cycling 1 to 2 hours a day plus pilates or yoga. Would just pilates and yoga be okay?Additionally, how long should I wait? 2 or 3 days? Until the bleeding stops?

Please know that I love working out as it has been a great weight loss tool for me. I just don't want to get lazy during my recovery. I know I won't be able to each much but I don't want to get bored.

Answer 1

It is about 4 days

Answer 2

only strong agressive exercises are restricted for three days (till the gum heals), but routine exercises are OK

Answer 3

you should be fine after at least 24 hours but you want to be careful not to do anything to strenuous that second day.

Answer 4

Uh, I worked out the same day I had my upper wisdom teeth pulled.  My lower ones, I was in boot camp and well, I didn't really do a lot of bed rest.  I had no ill effects, of course, I didn't even use the vicodin, and stuck with the Motrin.