Question 1

how can you reduce swelling inside the mouth?

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See a dentist: The most important thing to do is see a dentist to determine the cause of the swelling, then treatment options can be implemented to reduce the swelling.

Question 2

what does a pimple inside the mouth followed by swelling in the neck and jaw mean?

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Infection: Dental infection or abscesses have points to which it drains. Looks like a pimple. The point of drainage is a fistula. When a tooth becomes abscessed or a cyst or other pathology drains it will follow this path of least resistance to the fistula. If the infection is significant, jaw swelling or lymph nodes near or in neck drain fluids as well and this is consistant with swelling described by you.

Question 3

how do i reduce inside mouth swelling?

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See a dentist: for evaluation, x-rays and treatment options.

Question 4

could a steroid inhaler help reduce swelling in my mouth?

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Oral steroids: Probally not. Oral steroids are a better choice.

Question 5

i wear a retainer during the day, not at night; because of this i have swollen gums on the roof of my mouth. what should i do to reduce the swelling?

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See: See your Orthodontist to evaluate the CAUSE of the swelling and make appropriate recommendations	reatment.

Question 6

i busted my lip last night falling down, how do i reduce swelling?

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Ice: Apply ice for  10 to 15 mins at a time to help reduce swelling. A bag of frozen peas is good.

Question 7

how do i reduce swelling after getting my wisdom teeth extracted?

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Easy: Ice on the areas of swelling, keep your head elevated and keep your activity level low for a few days.  Ibuprofen may also help a bit.

Question 8

what can i do to reduce tongue swelling?

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Nothing: Nothing works for tongue swelling - not epinephrine, antihistamines, steroids, etc. - all you can do is wait for the swelling to go down, and see an allergist to try to figure out why your tongue is swelling in the first place.

Question 9

what can be taken to reduce swelling after tongue piercing?

Accepted Answer

Consider cool : liquids.Tongue piercing comes w continued pain as well as swelling, tenderness, bleeding &amp; bruising for around 5 days. If the swelling makes it difficult to breath then you need emergent medical evaluation to ensure that your airway does not become compromised. If the tongue is seeping drainage that is other then white-colored or that is malodorous – then seek medical care for a possible infection

Question 10

are there any effective, natural, homeopathic, and non-synthetic remedies to reduce itching and swelling of my uvula?

Accepted Answer

Have you : Tried gargling with salt water? Also eating white breAd could remove mucous from your throat if that is causing the itching

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I busted my lip last night falling down, how do i reduce swelling?

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