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Thoughts? could putting tea bags on there help reduce the swelling in my gums?
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No: A tea bag is sometimes used for excessive bleeding after an extraction. It does not reduce swelling.
Answered 6/15/2013
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Seek care: It will not help you. You need professional care now.
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