Question 1

how many days of swelling after wisdom teeth removal in a teen?

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Several!: If all four wisdom teeth were removed at the same time, there can be quite a lot of swelling. Don't expect the face to look completely normal within the first week. At first, ice packs applied to both sides of the face may help with pain as well as swelling. Encourage the patient to sleep with several pillows to elevate the head at all times. The swelling will get better within a week or so.

Question 2

how can you reduce swelling after wisdom teeth removal?

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Start before: Before the extraction take a NSAID such as Motrin or aleve (naproxen).
Following the extraction ice is critical in the first  8 hours. (on 20 minutes off 10.) continue with the ice to 48 hours after the extraction then stop. At 72 hours use heat  packs to reduce the swelling until it is gone.

Question 3

what are some ways to reduce swelling after wisdom teeth removal?

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Post Op Directions: Usually after a doctor places stitches or does surgery, they will give you very specific instructions on how to clean and maximize healing. Swelling is a normal part of the healing process that is important to heal but one that can be minimized with proper care. Follow the directions to help minimize the swelling.

Question 4

what are some things to do to reduce swelling after wisdom teeth removal?

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Ice Packs: Using ice packs immediately postoperatively on the side where the teeth were removed is the first step.  

Moist heat applied to the same areas days later will also help.

Question 5

can you tell me how could i reduce swelling after i had my wisdom teeth removal?

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Premedication: Premedication starting a day before wisdom teeth extractions with a mild steroid (decadron) and an anti-inflammatory (motrin) will do wonders at keeping swelling and pain under control after the procedure. Review this with your treating dentist.

Question 6

how can i get rid of the swelling after wisdom teeth removal?

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Mostly time: Icing the day of surgery, nsaids, sleeping in an elevated head position are all things that can help. Mostly you just need time. If there is significant swelling and it is not beginning to improve after about 5 days, see your surgeon.

Question 7

i have face swelling after wisdom teeth removal?

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Not abnormal: It is a surgical procedure and depending on severity of impaction, swelling is a post operative symptom which will resolve.  Use ice packs to reduce and call your doctor if you do not get resolution.

Question 8

please tell me if i should use hot or cold packs to reduce swelling after my wisdom teeth removal?

Accepted Answer

Wisdom teeth post op: Initially ice packs. Two bags filled with ice, or ice packs should be applied to the sides of the face. The ice packs should be left on continuously while you are awake. After 24 hours, ice will not help. You may have pain and swelling for a few days. This is a normal reaction to surgery. After 36 hours only moist heat (warm washcloth) is recommended.

Question 9

how long would it take before the swelling goes down after wisdom teeth removal?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends a lot on the first 3 hours  = bite firm on cotton over this extraction site, and use ice on the outside of the face next to the extraction site.  Next day use warm moist compresses on the face next to the extraction site.  Do not smoke.

Question 10

how long will the swelling last after wisdom teeth removal surgey?

Accepted Answer

Extraction: A few days to a week depending on the nature of the extraction.

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