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Son lip swollen badly after having cavities filled. what can we do?
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Keep it clean: Rinse mouth with antibacterial mouth rinses. Apply cold compressions. Jai swaminarayan should heal in two weeks times.
Answered 6/9/2013
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Time: He likely chewed on his numb lip after the procedure. Many kids do. Swelling will resolve with no more chewing on the lip and some time.
Answered 7/2/2013
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