Have a question about swelling after oral surgery....?

Question

My 13 year old son had 7 teeth pulled yesterday. I was so surprised today he had no swelling. He went to bed early but just got up and now his face looks like a fat guy. Is it normal to have delayed swelling like this or do I have need to be concerned? Could there be infection?

versantly..I cant call the surgeon now, its almost midnight, thats why I wanted others opinions. Thanks for the help though!

Answer 1

happens all the time. it is normal.


POST-OP INSTRUCTIONS

Bite on the gauze for about 30 minutes after your surgery. Do not bite too firmly, just enough to keep the gauze in place. After the blood clot forms it is important to protect it especially for the next 48 hours to avoid dry socket. Drainage for a few days is normal. To minimize swelling and bleeding, keep head elevated (use extra pillows when sleeping). You can brush your teeth the day of surgery. Avoid brushing the surgery site. Any stitches will come out on their own in a week

Rinse your mouth with warm salt water after meals and before bed. Begin a very gentle warm salt water rinses (1tsp. salt for every 8oz. of water). The first day or so, do not swish the water around in your mouth; Instead, move your head side to side to rinse. Do not spit; Let the water flow out of your mouth. If you are watching salt intake in your diet, you may substitute the salt water rinse with a peroxide and warm water rinse. Use a 50/50 peroxide and water solution

NO smoking for 2 days

NO drinking through a straw for 2 days

NO mouthwash for a week

NO excessive spitting

NO vigorous rinsing for at least 48 hours after your surgery

AVOID alcoholic beverages

AVOID greasy foods

AVOID high acidic foods and drinks such as tomatos, orange juice, etc....

DO NOT over exert yourself. It is ok to ride in a car or on a plane

For Pain:

Advil (Ibuprofen) or Aleve (Naproxin Sodium) or Extra-Strength Tylenol (Acetaminophen). Take with food. NO aspirin or aspirin products

For Swelling:

Place an ice bag on side of face where your surgery was, for 30 minutes on, then 30 minutes off. Repeat for 6 hours. After 48 hours, use warm compresses as needed for swelling

Eat soft foods. No chips, pretzels, peanuts, etc.... Stay away from crunchy, chewy or small hard foods, to avoid food particles becoming lodged in the socket. Suggested foods are clear broth, pasta, potatoes, yogurt, baby food, smoothies, pudding, cream of wheat, 7up, Ginger Ale, apple juice

Answer 2

It is not unusual to have swelling after a few hours. If there is no pain or fever it probably isn't an infection, but if fever is present, give him aspirin til morning & then call the doctor. Try soaking a tea bag, ringing it out well & let him place it in his mouth where the teeth were removed, helps with pain & swelling, an oral surgeon told me this remedy.

Answer 3

It is normal.Anytime there is a bone involved with a surgery,it is normal to have swelling and even bruising.When teeth are pulled from their place,there usually is sharp bone sticking out from here or there.The dentist has to clip or file the bone down for the gums to close up.That's what probably has happened.But if it makes you feel better,call the surgeon tomorrow.

Answer 4

AMY, SWELLING AFTER EXTRACTIONS IS NORMAL. AT THIS POINT APPLYING COLD WILL BE OF NO USE. IBUPROFEN AND WARM MOIST HEAL WILL BE MUCH BETTER. HAVE THE DENTIST DO A POST-OP ASSESSMENT TO RULE OUT POSSIBLE PROTRUDING BONE FRAGMENTS.

Answer 5

call the surgeon now.