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I got my wisdom teeth yanked 5 days ago and have been icing. my cheeks are really dry to the touch. why?
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From icing: The moisture from the ice is causing the skin to dry. No big deal. Use some lotion on it. No need to keep cold on the area after 5 days.
Answered 3/3/2014
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