and it is all swollen and blue.. is that healthy??
2007-10-27 14:44:53 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
Oh you poor thing.
Yes, it is normal. After all, your dentist (I assumed you had one) broke through your gums and extracted a tooth that probably had a root, and probably damaged some gum material while extracting it.
So keep the ice on it and take the tylenol.
2007-10-27 14:49:13 · answer #1 · answered by cattbarf 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's normal so relax & follow the dentist's directions. Your gum is swollen & blue because the tooth was extracted & the gum was bruised in the process, which is normal. Gargle with your warm salt water, so your gum will heal & don't chew on that side yet. A soft diet is best until your dentist states otherwise.
2007-10-27 21:51:15 · answer #2 · answered by Shortstuff13 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is normal. I would place some ice on your face to reduce the swelling and also take some Ibuprofen. If you are in a lot of pain and it last for several days contact your dentist..
2007-10-27 21:49:01 · answer #3 · answered by lynda 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put an ice pack on your jaw where the tooth was removed
2007-10-27 21:47:41 · answer #4 · answered by jasonbatla 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
swollen and blue is not healthy .. if it is blue get something frozen and put on the side of Ur mouth .. the swolling should go down .. p.s. put a dishtowel on it first.. good luck 2 ur mouth..
2007-10-27 21:53:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
depends did you rip it out ur self or did a doc did it
if a doc has done it should wear off after a few days or hours
if it does'nt then u probably are allergic to the anesthetic
if this does'nt heal i suggest u go to the doc again
get well soon
2007-10-27 21:49:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uh its called bruising and as long as you followed all after care directions you should be fine.. Take meds, use ice, dont eat anything hard or use staraws and take meds!!! You should be fine from my past experinces but than again I am not a doctor...
2007-10-27 21:48:12 · answer #7 · answered by ME 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
um my cheecks where swollen... for about 3 days but i had 4 cut out because they werent in yet!
2007-10-27 21:47:57 · answer #8 · answered by InSaNe 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
being swollen is normal the blue isn't common. i would call your dentist and ask.
2007-10-27 21:53:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
SOMETIMES WITH SURGICAL EXTRACTIONS THIS HAPPENS. IT'S VERY IMPORTANT TO PLACE A COLD PACK OVER THE SWOLLEN SORE SPOTS AND ALSO TAKE IBUPROFEN - THIS ANTI-INFLAMMATORY WILL HELP WITH THE SWELLING.
2007-10-27 22:06:51 · answer #10 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋