My 4 wisdom teeth we're removed 4 dys ago,my face is still swollen & numb.What can I do 4 the swelling?

Answer 1

Just keep putting ice on them and sit, all the time, I got mine out the 3rd week in August last year, and while I didn't have much swelling, the pain lasted until the beg. of October. Sorry, thats not a fun thing to go through! I know how that feels! Hope that helps! :)

Answer 2

Ok, I'm getting a better idea now of your procedure. I'm going to assume it was semi-surgical with impacted 3rd molars. Did you follow the post op instructions?

Let's start over by taking either Advil or Motrin 800 mg about 2 hours after you take your pain medication, so you don't upset you stomach and it helps to reduce the swelling and extend the pain medications duration.

Use warm salt water rinses, as warm as you can stand it (without burning yourself) and with a good bit of salt.

Next warm some damp face towels in the microwave and use these as "warm damp compresses" on your cheeks. Now while your doing that you need to start exercising your jaws by "stretching open and closed," a little wider each time, and do this several times a day.

You probably can't open very wide right now and this is normal. Just do the exercises and you'll regain the full function of your mouth before too long. The compresses along with the anti inflammatory medication and exercise will aid in blood flow and work to reduce the swelling in these areas. The numbness may subside with the stimulation from the moist heat and muscular movement. Some swelling is to be expected with surgical or impacted extractions but usually doesn‘t last too long unless an infection is present. If that’s the case then you will need to return to your dentist for further evaluation and possible treatment. Try what I’ve suggested and see get any relief from these. If you are experiencing "as much" or "more pain" than you experienced the second day post op, you may have an infection that requires antibiotics or stronger ones if you are taking one now.

Try the Motrin and hot compresses, exercise, and warm salt water rinses. If you aren't having any relief by tomorrow morning call your dentist for a follow up exam. Hopefully these will help you and you'll be back on track by tomorrow and feeling much better. Good luck and hope you get to feeling better soon!

PLEASE LET ME KNOW HOW YOUR DOING TODAY, I HOPE MUCH BETTER!

Answer 3

hi there, you can remove 2 at a time. Usually the swelling comes down by 2-3 days depending upon the difficulty in removing the tooth. Follow strictly the post extraction instructions given by your dentist, that is more important.

Answer 4

What To Expect After Surgery

In most cases, the recovery period lasts only a few days. Take painkillers as prescribed by your dentist or oral surgeon. The following tips will help speed your recovery.

Bite gently on the gauze pad periodically, and change pads as they become soaked with blood. Call your dentist or oral surgeon if you still have bleeding 24 hours after your surgery.
While your mouth is numb, be careful not to bite the inside of your cheek or lip, or your tongue.
Do not lie flat. This may prolong bleeding. Prop up your head with pillows.
Try using an ice pack on the outside of your cheek for the first 24 hours. You can use moist heat—such as a washcloth soaked in warm water and wrung out—for the following 2 or 3 days.
Relax after surgery. Physical activity may increase bleeding.
Eat soft foods, such as gelatin, pudding, or a thin soup. Gradually add solid foods to your diet as healing progresses.
Do not use a straw for the first few days. Sucking on a straw can loosen the blood clot and delay healing.
After the first day, gently rinse your mouth with warm salt water several times a day to reduce swelling and relieve pain.
Do not smoke for at least 24 hours after your surgery. The sucking motion can loosen the clot and delay healing. In addition, smoking decreases the blood supply and can bring germs and contaminants to the surgery area.
Avoid rubbing the area with your tongue or touching it with your fingers.
Continue to brush your teeth and tongue carefully.
Your dentist will remove the stitches after a few days, if needed.

Answer 5

I know I sound like a naturalist nut...but the only thing that helped me is called Arnica Montana. You can find it in any health food section. They are little natural pills that melt under your tongue-no side effects, you just can't eat 20 minutes before taking them. It takes down swelling, bleeding, bruising, all that fun attractive stuff. Just take six (yes, six, they're small and won't drug you) every fifteen minutes for the first hour, and then four each hour after that. The swelling should be down within the day.

Answer 6

Put ice on it and take the pain pills prescribed or advil, I would call the dentisit if you face feels numb and see if they think you need to go in and see them. Especially if you still feel that way after 4 days.

Answer 7

AFTER 4 DAYS NEVER USE ICE!
WHY NOT?
IT WILL NOT WORK.
YOU'LL JUST BE COLD SWOLLEN AND SORE.
ICE SHOULD BE USED IMMERIATELY AFTER THE EXTRACTIONS TO AVOID SWELLING.
SO WHAT SHOULD YOU DO NOW TO DECREASE THE SWELLING?
WARM,MOIST HEAT, AND ADVIL WHICH IS AN ANTI-INFAMMATORY MED.
HOW DO I GET WARM MOIST HEAT?
HOT MOIST TOWELS.
WHY DOES THIS HELP TO DECREASE SWELLING?
THE WARMTH HELPS THE TISSUES TO DRAIN THE EXCESS FLUIDS FROM THE SWELLING.

Answer 8

Take 2 Advil every 6 hours as needed

Put a cold pack if needed

It will become normal in 1-2 days, no matter what.

Answer 9

Talk to your dentist about the numbness, could be nerve problem. My "tingling" never went completely away, but over the years it's improved. Talk to him asap.

Answer 10

I just got mine done three days ago. Honestly: ice pack it (20 minutes on, 20 minutes off) and take Motrin. That's what my oral surgeon told me.

Good luck!