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Extraction Swelling
The swelling that had begun after my extraction of 38 is now so much that my maxillary teeth hit the buccal mucosa whenever I speak. I can't even close my mouth completely. It's causing cheek bite. What should I do?
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somw swelling isnormal for first 48 to 72 hrs ...subsides after tht. if associated with fever or discomfort in swallowing or breathing then report to the operating surgeon for intervention or change of medication
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If 28 is causing trouble,get it removed also.
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visit your dentist.
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warm saline gargles.
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take meds...cold packs...keep dat area clean by massaging,,,dont sleep on dat side...avoid hot tea and other foods...eat semi solid foods
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Guess Ur upper wisdom tooth will be erupting towards Ur cheek..kindly get it checkd by Ur doctor and If he is suggesting u cn go for removal of that tooth.wisdow teeth are usually removed as they comes late and there won't be sufficient space for them to come out properly
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From your statement, I am assuming that the wisdom tooth removal has been done in the last 48-72 hours. After the procedure, swelling is maximum during this time. After 72 hours, the swelling starts to come down. Usually by the 5th or 6th day, 90% of the swelling is down. During this period, the discomfort you are having is common. Your dentist would have also advised a few mouth opening exercises. If not, ask your dentist for the same.
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If it has been more than a week since your extraction, and the swelling is as you described, see your dentist immediately. It is not uncommon, but your dentist will be able to rectify the aggravating factors.
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Is there buccaly placed 28??
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