Swelling On Day After Wisdom Tooth Removal Posted: 01-26-05 19:00pm
Hi everyone,
i had all my 4 wisdom tooth removed
yesterday. Today, I have big swelling on
one side of my face. My face looks
really weird in the mirror and I cant even
eat anything. Is this normal? I would
feel lot better if someone can answer this
as I am very worried.
Thanks
neo
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wakkochic17
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 01 Mar 2004 Posts: 494 Location: South Carolina
Posted: 01-27-05 15:50pm
Yes, it is completely normal.. It varies
from person to person as to how much
swelling you will get and where the
swelling is (once side versus both sides).
This is due to the force the dentist has
to use to get the teeth out... I would
make sure you ice it regularly.. It will
take a few days to come down.
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PattyV
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 01 May 2004 Posts: 1103 Location: Chicago area
Posted: 01-28-05 22:42pm
Yes,wakko is right.Did your doc put you on
some medications as well as keeping ice on
the area??Swelling is normal in wisdom
tooth removal,especially if your teeth are
impacted in bone.The swelling is a normal
response to trauma of having the teeth
out.Keep ice on 20 min-off 20 min for the
first 48 hours and that should help.If you
are swelling even more after 72 hrs-call
the doc asap!Good luck!
Patty
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toosunNeo
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 22 Jan 2005 Posts: 7
Posted: 01-30-05 16:17pm
Thanks guys for the info. The swelling
is gone now and it has been about 5 days
since the surgery. I applied the ice
packs and it worked really great.
However, I feel some pain on right side of
my face and it makes it difficult to eat
anything or open my mouth wide out. I
think it might be muscle spasms but, I am
not sure. When I touch the area where the
pain occurs, I feel the skin is hard.
Did anyone have this kind of pain after
the swelling went down and how long does
it last? The doc prescribed penicillin
and percogesic so I have been taking that
since the surgery. Cant stand this pain
for very long. Would appreciate if
someone can share their experience. Thx
in advance
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recycle01
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 09 Feb 2005 Posts: 2 Location: Taxas
Posted: 02-09-05 05:15am
Hi, everybody,
the swelling aftter surgery is normal.
Usually it will be increase in the first
three days, and after this period, the
swelling will be decrease and gone.
So, don't worry about that. It is normal.
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toosunNeo
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 22 Jan 2005 Posts: 7
Socket Healing Posted: 02-09-05 13:57pm
Hey everyone,
today it has been 2 weeks since surgery.
Swelling is all gone and pain is
diminishing. However, I feel my ears a
little painful when I go to sleep and the
doctor said it will take about 2 more
weeks before socket is healed. Is this
normal process for healing? I am little
worried becuz the doctor keeps telling me
every week that socket will heal in
another week or so.
Thanks
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wakkochic17
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 01 Mar 2004 Posts: 494 Location: South Carolina
Posted: 02-09-05 16:23pm
I didn't have any problems with mine..
But like any other joint if there is
trauma to the tendons (which is what is
causing the pain.. Since your doc
probably had to pull on your jaw which can
cause a strain) it can take awhile for
that to heal. Like if you strain a knee
or your wrist, it sometimes takes over a
month or so to fully heal. Sounds like
you are going in the right direction and I
am glad you are feeling better!!
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toosunNeo
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 22 Jan 2005 Posts: 7
Bad Smell In Mouth Posted: 02-12-05 15:47pm
Thanks for the reply. The pain has gone
down considerably which is a good sign.
However, recently I have noticed that my
mouth has a bad smell. It smells like
food particles stuck inside. I have tried
warm salt water rinse every day and I
brush my teeth twice a day but, I still
notice bad smell. Does anyone know how to
get rid of this smell? Thanks in advance
