its about 3 inches out puffed on each cheek It hurts the sweling. i caled and they said it was normal. Ive never seen anyones face get this swollen. What should i do?
2006-09-15 02:39:11 · 17 answers · asked by Baby Jack born 4/5/09 4 in Health ➔ Dental
This is COMPLETELY normal!
The wisdom are embedded in your jaw and they have extremely intricate root systems.
You may get some bruising as well along your jaw line. It is not the easiest thing but it is a surgery and it will require a healing period regardless. Don't worry yourself too much about it!
Take care and Good Luck
2006-09-15 02:42:47 · answer #1 · answered by Irishman74 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem... my oral surgeon told me to put ice on it for the first couple of days, and I did all day long for two days... then he told me to put a hot pack on for the rest of the days... and that is exactly what i did. I was out of school for about a week and a couple days, but the swelling finally went down... there really isnt that much you can do, take the pain pills, sleep, and do ice then hot packs... Good Luck!
2006-09-15 10:11:50 · answer #2 · answered by s..... 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Exactly what they are telling you to do. Everyone is different, I went to work the day after having my wisdom tooth pulled. It was painful, but with the meds and people at work I hardly noticed it. Had I stayed at home I would have had nothing to focus on but the pain. You'll be fine.
2006-09-15 09:43:51 · answer #3 · answered by NETTA M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i was swollen to looked like a blow fish it is normal take the medicine they gave you if any and drink water not really cold and dont have real cold or to hot foods yogurt , milkshakes if you can then maybe mashed potatoes . put ice pack on your face but wrap it in a towel oh if they have you on coedine enjoy the ride
2006-09-15 09:44:13 · answer #4 · answered by cozjeanda 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is very normal. Dry putting ice packs on them for 20 mintues then off for 20 minutes.
2006-09-15 10:06:02 · answer #5 · answered by justine 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unfortunately that is normal. my face swelled up so huge! put bags of frozen peas on each cheek for about 15 minutes every hour. make sure you take the pain meds every 4 hours or so.
2006-09-15 09:48:41 · answer #6 · answered by BECKI 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's normal and the swelling will go down. I've seen many chipmunk cheeks from dental surgery.
2006-09-15 09:40:32 · answer #7 · answered by kja63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should try getting a second dental opinion,if this source says the same thing you should relax,keep the areas clean and get some pain-killers and let it take it's course!!!!
2006-09-15 09:43:45 · answer #8 · answered by Ali.D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just follow the docs instructions. It's only temporary.
What happened to me when I got my wisdoms out, the doc came out and called my name, then led me into his office. The name on the door was "Dr. Savage"
2006-09-15 09:41:57 · answer #9 · answered by snvffy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just wait the swelling will go down. It happens sometimes when you get your teeth pulled. my step mom had her wisdom teeth pulled and her face did the same thing.
2006-09-15 09:50:57 · answer #10 · answered by adldjl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋