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After a tooth extraction, should i be applying a cold or a warm compress to my face?
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Cold: Ice pack 15 minutes on and 15 minutes off
Answered 9/8/2016
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Ice packs: After your tooth extraction, you can apply ice packs to your face to reduce swelling and stop the bleeding for 24 hours. Cold for swelling, warm for pain after 24 hours."
Answered 8/26/2019
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Both: Cold for 1st day to prevent swelling. Warm after that to promote healing.
Answered 10/12/2016
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