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Wisdom tooth extraction swelling still after a day. is there anything to do for this?
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NSAIDs/warm compress: Having some inflammation afterwards is normal. Taking Ibuprofen or naprosyn (naproxen) sodium can help with reducing some discomfort and swelling. After 24 hours of the procedure, you can use warm compresses to help speed up blood flow and decrease inflammatory mediators. Keep your mouth clean, avoid tobacco, drinking through a straw, alcohol ; sodas for up to 5 days afterwards. I wish you a speedy recover.
Answered 6/19/2015
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Tooth care..: Take painkillers as prescribed by your dentist. Since it's been greater than 24 hours, you can use an ice pack and alternate it with warm compress (washcloth soaked in warm water). Eat soft foods such as gelatin, etc. You can rinse with warm salt water to reduce pain and swelling.
Answered 4/23/2014
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