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What are the best ways to reduce swelling from a wisdom tooth removal.
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Ice & elevation: using ice packs for 10-15 minute intervals frequently and keeping your head up including sleeping with extra pillows at night can help with swelling from recent wisdom tooth extraction
Answered 1/16/2015
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