I kept ice on it for 36 hours. i'm taking antibiotics. i'm rinsing with salt water. i put moist warm wash cloths on it. but non of this has made the swelling go down...please help me. i'm suposed to see my bf for the first time in weeks this afternoon and i'd rather not look like a hamster.
2007-07-13 03:19:20 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
Ask your doctor if you can take a steroid. It'll reduce the swelling.
2007-07-13 03:27:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is normal to have swelling for up to a week. Have you taken and Motrin or Advil? this will normally help with the swelling. I think the ice stage is over. It is only recommended for about 48 hours after you have them pulled. Just make sure you are taking your antibiotics and that you are not drinking thru straws, that can help prevent the healing process. It prevents the pockets from closing right. As for your boyfriend he will understand.
2007-07-13 03:30:51 · answer #2 · answered by Belle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may take several days until the swelling is gone. There is nothing you really do except keep ice on it off and on. Everything takes time to heal and everyone heals differently. As far as the bf, well so what if you look like a hamster. He may have had his wisdom teeth out before and knows what it is like. If not he needs to see what to look forward to someday himself! If he really cares for you he will give you lots of extra tender loving care!
2007-07-13 03:28:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perfectly normal. I would try cutting back on the ice for a while. Move your jaw around as much as is comfortable to get the blood flowing. This should help some - but there is no way it will be gone by this afternoon. Your BF will understand if he cares about you.
2007-07-13 03:23:43 · answer #4 · answered by arkiemom 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try sucking on ice cubes. Still, I'm afraid the swelling isn't going to be completely down for several days.
2007-07-13 03:23:01 · answer #5 · answered by Elaine P...is for Poetry 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Lots of ice. If you can swallow some advil that will reduce swelling and help with any pain too. If that doesn't work, only time will help. Sorry, I wish I could be of more help.
2007-07-13 03:22:30 · answer #6 · answered by Not quite perfect 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your doctor if you can take an anti-inflammatory med, like aspirin. That can help with the swelling. Ice compresses on the outter cheek may help as well.
2007-07-13 03:22:56 · answer #7 · answered by carmenPI 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i might anticipate no less than 4 days. Thats how long i became into out. The discomfort drugs made me dizzy and that i slept plenty. i might wait so which you do not harm yurself. i could not even visit to artwork for 4 days
2016-09-29 22:03:46 · answer #8 · answered by vaden 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sleep with a couple pillows behind your head so it stays elevated and put an ice pack on your face
2007-07-13 03:23:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
twice normal size? stand twice as far away from mirror
2007-07-13 03:22:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋