There are so many reasons why a tooth extraction (also referred to as dental extraction, exodontia, exodontics, or informally, tooth pulling) maybe needed. For example tooth decay or infection, severe gum disease etc. [1]https://www.oooojournal.net/article/S1079-2104(08)00472-1/fulltext
According to Maskingum Valley Oral Surgery[2]https://www.mvalleyoralsurgery.com/, in case of a simple extraction (which involves removing a tooth that has already erupted into the mouth), the recovery process is usually very brief. Typically, your oral surgeon will ask that you at least take about 48-72 hours to relax afterward so the treatment area is allowed to clot. After that, a patient should be able to return to normal physical activity. The soft tissue will usually fully heal in about 3-4 weeks.
When a patient has undergone a surgical extraction (in which a tooth that is still within the gums and jawbone is removed), the recovery process is a little longer. Once again, the doctor will likely recommend that a patient take the first 48-72 hours easy, and after that, they should limit their physical activity for about a week or so before resuming normal activities.
It is good practice to provide contact details for further help and out-of-hours care especially if bleeding cannot be controlled within patient’s ability.[3] Pedlar J, Frame JW (2001). Oral and maxillofacial surgery: an objective-based textbook. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.