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Swelling After Novocaine
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How long should swelling last after wisdom tooth extraction?
Average 4 days: Recovery from any surgery depends on many factors, from patient age and health, to the difficulty of the surgery. Were the teeth erupted or deeply impacted? Some people go back to school or work the next day, others can take up to a week. ...Read more
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Swelling (Definition)
Swelling is the enlargement of organs, skin, or other body parts. It is caused by a buildup of fluid in the tissues. The extra fluid can lead to a rapid increase in weight over a short period of time (days to weeks). Swelling can occur all over the body (generalized) or only in one part ...Read more
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How long will the swelling last after wisdom teeth removal surgey?
Within a week: The swelling should gradually decrease over a one week period. If this is not occurring i would contact your surgeon immediately. ...Read more
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How long does swelling last after wisdom tooth extraction?
2-5 days: If you placed ice on the outside of your face right after the extractions, the selling normally peaks at 48 hours then should stabilize and slowly go down. If you did not use ice it could go on longer. ...Read more
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How long after one bee sting can anaphylaxis still occur, after the initial bee sting?
90% in 4 hours: The so called biphasic anaphylaxis is where the symptoms recur after having been treated initially. So the patient is treated appropriately initially, but the anaphylaxis comes back. Biphasic anaphylaxis is more common if the initial therapy is delayed or if the initial presentation is more severe. For this reason the patient may be observed in the er for 4 hours in some cases. ...Read more
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How long will throat swelling remain after bee sting?
There should be none: Ideally there should be no throat swelling. Anaphylactic shock can be thought of as a triad of symptoms including hives, respiratory difficulty (excessive throat swelling) and low blood pressure. The presence of one or two of these is an anaphylactoid reaction. Either should be evaluated by a doctor. Carrying an epi-pen and Benadryl (diphenhydramine) might be in order. Throat swelling can become dangerous quickly. ...Read more
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I'm wondering how long should pain and swelling last after tooth extraction?
Pain: Everyone is different however 3-4 days is a general rule. See your surgeon if you are worried, experiencing prolonged pain that otc drugs will not cure or if the side of your face that has the swelling feels warmer than the other side as this is a sign of infection. ...Read more
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Swelling after hip surgery?
Postsurgical swellin: If you have swelling on and/or around the surgical site then completely normal. ...Read more
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How long until the swelling and numbness goes away after wisdom teeth extraction?
It depends: The swelling usually reaches its peak 36-48 hours after surgery then decreases slowly over a few days. The numbness depends on the type of local anesthesia used. Rarely, the sensory nerve can get damaged and numbness can last longer or be permanent. ...Read more
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How long will the pain after a bee sting typically last?
A few hours: Typical reaction to bee sting involves a local reaction. Manifests as redness and painful swelling around the site of the sting that usually develops within minutes and resolves within a few hours. In some cases swelling may last 1-2 days. Uncomplicated local reactions may be treated with cold compresses, NSAIDs for pain, and nonsedating antihistamines for itching. Consult Allergist if more severe ...Read more
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Pain three weeks after dental implant. Stitches still in. No swelling. No drainage. Normal? Tooth was pulled before procedure
Pain: You had surgery and three weeks later you are experiencing pain. Deserves to be investigated. Return to the General Dentist or specialist who removed the tooth and placed the implant for post-surgical evaluation. May be as simple as stitches that have to be removed. ...Read more
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After stitches, does the swelling go?
Yes: As soon as skin edema ;/or reactive inflammation subsides. ...Read more
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Molar filling painful week after, subsides week later, swelling left behind. How to get swelling down?
See your dentist: As soon as possible. You may have an infection that requires immediate and further treatment. ...Read more
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How long until numbness goes away after wisdom teeth removal anesthesia?
Depends: The answer depends on the type and amount of anesthesia used and the proximity of the nerve to the extracted tooth. If you feel your numbness is lasting longer than normal, beyond 12 hours, contact your dental provider for further examination. ...Read more
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Throat swelling after wisdom teeth extraction? How long should it last?
Little over a week: It takes 2 weeks for healing of tissue and so after wisdom teeth extraction any discomfort and swelling should get less and less and mostly gone in 2 weeks post op if there is no secondary infection. If swelling stays the same or gets larger please see your dentist asap. ...Read more
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Wisdom tooth removal, is stinging pain afterwards a normal after effect?
Stinging pain: Depending on how long ago the tooth was removed... This could be normal. Otherwise, you might be getting infection starting, or the nerve may have been traumatized, which can happen in wisdom teeth removal. Either way you need to go back to the dentist who did the extraction to examine you. Good luck! ...Read more
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How long after tooth extraction/bone graft should the pain subside?
Post-surgery: Greatest pain level first 2 days post-surgery, then should gradually di is his daily over 10 days to 2 weeks. Follow your Dentist's post-op instructions to the letter. If you have any concerns, call for an appointment for reevaluation. ...Read more
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When will the swelling decrease after hydrocele removal?
Uncertain: Postoperative swelling is expected and initially a hydrocele may still look like it is present immediately after surgery. You should see steady improvement and decrease in size over next couple of weeks to a month. Lots of activity or overexertion may slow your recovery. As always contact your surgeon with any questions or concerns. ...Read more
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How long after a wisdom teeth extraction does pain and swelling die down?
Varies: This varies from case to case based upon the difficulty of the extraction, skill of the surgeon and whether it was infected or not. Also the patients pain tolerance can influence it. Generally speaking 3-7 days. ...Read more
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How long will the numbness after wisdom tooth removal surgery last?
1 to 12 hours: It depends on the type of local anesthesia the oral surgeon used. ...Read more
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Will my fillings hurt after novocain (procaine) wears off?
Short answer, "No": You might have some residual discomfort after the "novocaine" wears off. It might be due to the actual injection and/or the drilling of the tooth, but if there is any discomfort, it should resolve very rapidly. If not, go back to your dentist. Sometimes the bite needs a little refinement, or there are other underlying problems that have to be addressed, especially in deep, extensive fillings. ...Read more
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