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Extracting wisdom tooth
After extraction of wisdom tooth and removal of stich gum is still swollen...how to reduce it and some hard feeling in the jaw..
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Do warm saline rinses 5-6 times daily
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Hie.. your dentist must have start the medicine course.. along with it start doing as much as u can warm saline rinses 2-3 times a day for next 7 days atleast.. avoid hot and spicy food.. keep it clean with betadine mouthwash
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Dont panic it will take time of around 7 days
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Consult your dentist if any discomfort occurs
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You can try using warm water with a pinch of salt as mouthwash thrice a day and consult the attending dentist
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Ibuprofen + paracetamol containing drugs( combiflam) may reduce swelling.
R u taking such combination as pain killer.
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confirm first is it a hematoma( coagulation of blood )?or anything foreign particle is present there... if hematoma then warm water is contraindicated..
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Better to consult your dentist once to confirm the exact condition & get proper treatment likewise
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Hello. Swelling in the gums will reduce slowly. Make sure that its not paining, if yes consult your dentist. Keep the area clean. Lukewarm water and salt gargling 2-3 times a day
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Firstly, are you taking medication as advised by your Dentist? The anti-inflammatory medicines given to you will help you in reducing the swelling. After 2 weeks have passed, your jaw will start to feel normal again.
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Do hot saline rinses at least 5-6 times a day. Add some salt to a glass of hot water and rine with that.
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Stay away from spicy food and hard food. Don't chew rom that side. try to stick to a soft diet.
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Dr. Kirti Raina
Dentist
5 yrs exp
Jammu
Hie....don't worry . Just do warm saline rinses 2-4 times daily ...take antibiotic to reduce swelling....
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augmentin for 3 days (morning and evening after bf and dinner)
ibuprofen od
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