I have my right cheek swollen due to a wisdom tooth problem, how can I reduce the swelling? I have no insuranc

Answer 1

In addition to the ibuprofen & ice compresses, you might want to check out if there is a dental school in your area. They often have very affordable rates for people without insurance.

Answer 2

Now without looking at u I cannot be a 100% but going by what u tell, it cud be a post operative infection, the stitch came out so the socket may have opened up a bit and some food debris gone in causing the infection in that socket. three clues that u give here are no1 that 3 out of 4 tooth sockets have healed while 4th seems to worsen, vicodin is not releiving the pain and the swelling has increased. So go to the ER before it worsens, this is at least an "urgent situation" if not an emergency.

Answer 3

Ice pack always help to reduce swelling, and take some pain killer. However, you should consider to have the wisdom tooth remove because it already shows you the sign. There are some affordable dental insurance you can buy.

Answer 4

Take an advil and put some ice on your cheek.

Sadly, it is very likely that the pain and swelling will not go away for very long. You really need to adress that problem. It's well worth a day of pain, you will feel relief right away.

Good luck!

Answer 5

I hate to say it...but if you are experiencing pain and swelling and have not had your wisdom teeth removed...then you should really consider visiting a dentist.

Wisdom teeth can become impacted and cause problems to surrounding teeth and gums. So, if this is the case, it would be cheaper for you to address these problems now before further damage is caused.

Good luck!

Answer 6

stop doing UN-wise things, swollen willl reduce accordingly... O_o

Answer 7

ibuprophen. Like advil....