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How to Reduce Swelling After Wisdom Teeth Removal

Follow these simple home remedies to help reduce swelling of gums after having your wisdom teeth extracted.

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How to Reduce Swelling After Wisdom Teeth Removal

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  1. How to Reduce Swelling After Wisdom Teeth Removal

  2. Most people get their wisdom teeth in their teens or early twenties. Though most often they are misaligned and can partially break through the gums. That’s when your dentist or oral surgeon steps in to remove them.

  3. The speed of your recovery after surgery depends on how difficult it was to extract the teeth. You can ease the swelling by following these simple steps:

  4. REDUCING THE SWELLING (the first 24 hours) How it Works: The aim here is to minimize the total amount of swelling. To do this, you need to apply cold packs to the outside of your face where the extraction was. The cold causes the blood vessels in the area to constrict and therefore reduce the amount of swelling.

  5. Step 1 Fill a surgical glove with ice, or use a cold pack bought from your pharmacy. REDUCING THE SWELLING (the first 24 hours)

  6. Step 2 Hold it firmly against the outside of your face for 15 minutes. Leave it off for 15 mins or so. Repeat until the first 18-24 hours after the surgery. You can start doing this pretty much as soon as you get out of surgery. REDUCING THE SWELLING (the first 24 hours)

  7. REDUCING THE SWELLING (after 48-72 hours) How it Works: Swelling is considered to reach its peak 48-72 hours after surgery. The heat causes the blood vessels to dilate, which enables them to carry away the fluids that caused the swelling more efficiently.

  8. Step 1 Buy a heat pack from the pharmacy, or use a hot wet towel. Minimize irritation to your skin by wrapping your heat source in a moistened dish towel. REDUCING THE SWELLING (after 48-72 hours)

  9. Step 2 Hold the heat compress against the swelling. Leave it in place for 20 minutes and repeat. REDUCING THE SWELLING (after 48-72 hours)

  10. Always keep your head elevated – even when sleeping – to help further reduce swelling. If your swelling hasn’t subsided by day four, report this to your dentist. Complications are rare, but they are possible, so call your dentist right away if you notice any pus discharge or if you experience severe pain. Disclaimer: The medical information on this file is provided “as is” without any representations or warranties, express or implied. Kyrene Family Dentistry makes no representations or warranties in relation to the medical information on this file. You must not rely on the information on this file as an alternative to medical advice from your doctor or other professional healthcare provider. If you have any specific questions about any medical matter you should consult your doctor or other professional healthcare provider.

  11. Keep your smile white and bright! For other oral health tips and news, visit our site www.kyrenefamilydentistry.com OFFICE HOURS CONTACT US! MONDAY - THURSDAY: 8AM - 5PM (480) 705-9005 5965 W.RAY RD SUITE #27 FRIDAY: 9AM - 2PM CHANDLER AZ 85226 SATURDAY: BY APPOINTMENT SUNDAY: CLOSED

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