Any idea why? Does ice help the numbness ? Or does it help swelling.... or some other reason...?
2007-05-07 20:20:59 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
it helps the swelling, swelling causes pain. less swelling=less pain.
she prolly said to put it from the outside so that ur wound doesn't get infected
2007-05-07 20:31:27 · answer #1 · answered by Dalla 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Putting ice on the outside will keep the swelling down.
2007-05-08 03:27:54 · answer #2 · answered by J1 M 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ice helps to numb the pain, and reduce swelling. The rush of blood to the area also aids in helping the damage to heal.
Incidentally...do NOT apply the ice directly to the skin. Instead, place it in a towel or face cloth THEN apply it.
2007-05-08 03:30:18 · answer #3 · answered by jcurrieii 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Should help with the swelling it will not effect the numbing at all.
2007-05-08 03:36:22 · answer #4 · answered by firetdriver_99 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It helps swelling and pain.
2007-05-08 03:28:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋