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Any home remedies for after wisdom teeth removal pain?

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Ice: Ice pack will help to dull the pain, 20min on 20min off, keep you head elevated. Otherwise rx pain meds could help as well.

Answered 3/26/2013

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Ice, hoku : Best answer - ice packs, 10 min. On and off. After the first day, gentle warm salt rinses a few times a day may also soothe. There is an acupressure point in the web between thumb and second finger called the hoku point. Try pinching that between the thumb and second finger of your other hand. Your dentist can advise you about whether Ibuprofen and/or tylenol (acetaminophen) or prescription meds are right for yo.

Answered 5/5/2016

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NSAIDS - Arnica: Any anti-inflammatory medication can help. Aleve, (naproxen) motrin, advil and even a holistic alternative arnica. Ice to minimize swelling can also be helpful...

Answered 9/17/2012

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Dr. Steven Hart answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry

Home remedies: Wisdom tooth pain is more common with the lower jaw (mandible) wisdom teeth where the jaw bone is more dense. Pain usually radiates along the lower jaw to the ear. Usually you will be provided with analgesics (pain medication) to take. Applying ice often helps. You want to make sure you don't have an infection or dry socket (very painful). Check with your dentist or oral surgeon.

Answered 7/29/2013

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Rinse : After 24 hours rinse with warm salt water. Make sure you don't rinse or spit at all for the first 24 hours.

Answered 7/5/2013

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Dr. Stanley Siu answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry

Good hygiene & meds: If you have enough room for the wisdom teeth & the pain is coming from the eruption of those teeth through the gums, then taking some otc pain meds may be helpful. Brushing around the partially erupted teeth also helps keep inflammation down, which will reduce bleeding, swelling & pain. If not enough room for the wisdom teeth or if they may damage your 2nd molars, then extractions may be necessary.

Answered 3/12/2015

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Dr. Justin Frandsen answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Rinse and ice: A warm salt water rinse passively (not vigorous) passed through the mouth can alleviate some post-surgical pain, as well as keep the tissue healthy and encourage healing. Icing the surgical areas is also a good idea to reduce inflammation and pain, 10 minutes on, then ten minutes off, repeated as necessary.

Answered 3/31/2016

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