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I bit my lip and part of it has swelled a bit how would i heal it?
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Time: Most small lacerations to the lip with heal spontain. Just make sure you keep the area clean. If drainage, or increased swelling, then see your DR
Answered 2/21/2016
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Tincture of Time: Keep lip clean. Apply ice to outside of lip for 24 hours. If swelling does not start to abate in 48 hours, see your Dentist.
Answered 4/17/2016
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