hey i got my wisdom tooth removed on my left bottom yesterday and my cheek is soo swollen!! how can i reduce the swelling?
2007-06-05 13:50:25 · 11 answers · asked by xoblondiexo206 1 in Health ➔ Dental
also how long?
2007-06-05 13:57:14 · update #1
Advil - take 3-4 every 6 hours it is an anti inflammatory and will take away some of the pain. Just check with your DR to make sure you can take it with existing meds -
2007-06-05 13:53:25 · answer #1 · answered by Sarah 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Okay I had my wisdom's removed about 10 years ago, and I looked like a chipmunk for about a week, so it's totally normal. Now if it doesnt go down or the pain is worse after a few days, I would notify your doctor right away. But dont worry, your gonna look a little wierd for a while. Use it as an excuse to lay in bed all day and eat jello and ice cream ;)
2007-06-05 13:54:51 · answer #2 · answered by Jenny M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Use only cold in the first 24 hours. Then switch to warmth. Like a warm towel or heating pad. Elevating your head with pillows while sleeping or laying down helps too. Mines peaked at day 3 or 4 and went down from there. Took 4 out a month ago. Good luck!
2007-06-05 16:47:57 · answer #3 · answered by Amy L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey! The number one way to reduce any swellin is by using ice.. if you can stand it and your teeth are too sensitive try sucking on ice often. Other than that, just hang in there. I know its tough, but it will get better. Swelling is jus the bodies natural way of coping and Im sure it will go down ALOT in a couple of days! I might have to get my wisdom teeth removed too... :(
I hope this helps, and take care! :)
2007-06-05 14:07:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just went through the same thing last month, not much you can do where it's been so long ago, would've been better to put ice on it yesterday, the swelling will go down in a few days.
2007-06-05 13:54:25 · answer #5 · answered by Winter Glory 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
HELLO,
SWELLING IS TO BE EXPECTED AFTER A TRAUMATIC EXTRACTION. THE COLD WILL ONLY BE EFFECTIVE THE FIRST 24 HOURS. THIS MEANS A BAG WITH WATER AND ICE NOT PURE ICE.
AFTER THE 24 HOURS A WARM MOIST TOWEL AND IBUPROFEN ARE THE WAY TO GO.
THE TISSUE ARE INFLAMED AND THE COLD BECOMES USELESS. IBUPROFEN IS ANTI-INFLAMMATORY, AND THE WARM MOIST TOWEL WILL HELP TO CLEAR THE SWELLING OF THE LYMPHATIC FLUID WHICH IS RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR SWELLING.
2007-06-05 14:13:30 · answer #6 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hold an ice pack to your cheek and it will go away. tomorrow it will be much better. Rinse with warm salt water ever couple hours also. one teaspoon of salt to 1/4 cup of water.
2007-06-05 13:57:26 · answer #7 · answered by roy40371 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Put a tea bag over it...
The tanic acid will help with the pain as well as the swelling....
2007-06-05 13:53:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
a little bit of ice makes everything nice
2007-06-05 13:53:27 · answer #9 · answered by hbf2828 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
motrin and ice
if you develop a fever - go to doctor immediately
2007-06-05 13:53:22 · answer #10 · answered by T Leeves 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋