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How can i make it so i get wisdom teeth swelling down faster?

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Initially ice packs: Ice packs if you feel the swelling is getting worse. The cold will reduce the amount of blood going into your tissue causing bleeding. Once the internal bleeding has stopped, then warm packs to help move the excess blood away from the swollen site.

Answered 3/23/2015

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Assuming : That 5 days have passed since the question posted, the swelling is a non- issue now, but initially the use of ice-packs are the most helpful for the first day or so. Then heat might help. Also the antibiotics and anti- inflammatory medications as prescribed by the doctor should help. Sorry for the delayed response but hope the information was helpful.

Answered 7/5/2013

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Dr. Steven Koos answered

Specializes in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

For future:: And any related questions: persistent ice application (with skin protection) for the first 48 hours. Then moist heat for the second 48hour period. Take nsaids like Ibuprofen 800mg every 6-8 hours as prescribed and sleep slightly elevated for the first 72 hours. From a surgeon's perspective, pre-op or intra-opertive steroid administration is very helpful.

Answered 9/28/2016

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