Is it normal to have facial swelling three months after wisdom teeth surgery? How can I reduce swelling?
824796
No, it's not normal!  Go back to your dentist and get x-rayed.  If he again says it's nothing, go to your doctor.  Something is clearly wrong that is causing the area to be inflamed (the swelling).
759512
I had my wisdom teeth out a few years ago, when they numb your mouth they do something w/ the nerves and such, i couldn't feel the bottom right lower jaw from my back teeth to my chin for about 2-3 days, i got freaked out but my mom ( a doctor) told me it was alright... just don't panic and if you don't get feeling back in a few days, go to your doctor \nGOOD LUCK
724466
I work for an oral surgeon and we pull teeth for a living.  If her procedure is a standard one, the actual process should take less than thirty minutes.  The recovery period for each person is different, but we usually say 3 to 5 days.  If she is a tougher person and a fast healer, it may be even sooner.  Did the doctor put her on antibiotics?  He should have.  If she takes them, her risk of infection will dramatically decrease.  Finally, SHE MAY DRINK THROUGH A STRAW.  People that tell you otherwise have absolutely no idea what they are talking about.  Whether or not your friend gets a dry socket, which depending on how you look at it, do not actually exist, has nothing to do with what she drinks through.  I can back that up with experimental and scientific evidence if you need it.  Use ice for the first two days and then switch to heat for the swelling.  Good. luck.
789386
Before I answer your question I just want to state that I am a Dental Technologist not a Dentist. Dental Technologists only make dental prosthesis with a prescription from a Dentist and we do not give out medical advice.  Thus, any comments I make are just personal thoughts and should not be taken as medical advice. So GO TO YOUR DENTIST!!!!!\n\nNow to answer your question, personally I had all four of my wisdom teeth removed at the same time and they were impacted. For me I was in bed for a couple of days because of the teeth being impacted. But since your teeth are not impacted you “should” be fine the same or next day. The difference is simple; when a tooth is impacted it means it is growing into the roots of the tooth next to it. So in the surgery the surgeon has to cut into your gums and drill the bone deep enough to remove the tooth. But when the tooth is not impacted and growing straight up, it can be pulled out. So there will be less damage to the bone. Sometimes the surgeon would have to do some minor grinding if there is a problem with the wisdom tooth’s roots (thus, you “should” be fine).\n\nSide note, the pain killers you get are great, you will be so happy not scared at the time of surgery so don’t worry about it now.\n\nHope that helped
455820
Torus Mandibularis is what you have.  Yes I am familiar with them as many people have them, it is more commen then you think.  Removing them can be a pain, but with the proper treatment you will be fine.  Usually after removal, the healing takes about 6-8 weeks for the swelling to go down and the tissue to heal.  How much bone removal depends on how the dentist wants your partial to fit in relation to your maxillary teeth.  Your dentist may or may not do extractions the same day as he works on your tori, depends on the dentist. You will be under the weather and sore for several days, so I would def. take it easy.  Your doc will prob. give you some type of pain killer, so don't drive while you are taking this as many of them can make you sleepy.  Follow his instructions exactly so you can get the fastest healing time.  Def. don't smoke or drink alcohol during this time.  Have you asked your dentist about implants?  If you haven't you should.  They can be a great thing depending on your dental needs.  good luck.
135442
About 5.  Plan to take the pain medicine as recommended, and when you get home, pack your face in cold packs or ice bags.  The pain will not be as intense if you prevent excessive swelling.\n\nA woman I work with just had one wisdom tooth extracted, and was back to work the next day.\n\nAdditionally, your fingertips provide a natural form of pain relief for most parts of your body.  When you need some relief, firmly grip and pinch one of your fingertips.  If it doesn't provide relief, try another, until you locate the fingertip that relieves your pain.  Then, use that as a drug-free pain reliever.
208883
If your jaw is swollen, then it sounds like the cavity has reached the pulp (nerve) of the tooth and it has become infected.  Take 800 mg of Ibuprofen... 800 mg is prescription strength.... it has an anti-inflammatory in it, which will reduce the swelling and also ease the pain.  Apply an ice pack to the area ... 20 minutes on... 20 minutes off.  Most importantly, call your dentist and get in to see him or her as soon as possible.  If your tooth is indeed infected, then you are going to need an antibiotic to clear up the infection.  If you ignore this, the infection could spread throughout your body and you may find yourself in the hospital.
737149
I just had my wisdom's out about 2 weeks ago. They STILL hurt a little bit! But yeah, at first I was taking the pain medicine basically to sleep. My dentist told me to take 3 advil liqui-gels ALONG WITH they  pain meds. Just make sure u have some food in your stomach, like a Slim Fast or some pudding is enough. That's all I could eat...that and mashed potatoes. Now, when I try to eat regular foods, it feels like my jaw is being ripped apart. I cannot open it very wide at all without some discomfort. They told me it was normal and it would go away.. OH YEAH, I also still have my blod clots..the gums are not healing over yet...I don't know when they are supposed to heal completely..I heard a co-worker say it took them 6 months to heal over!!!
907032
i am a dentist and i'll answer u with no charge! :) , u didn't state ur age , but i think it is what we call (late crowding) due to the eruption of wisdom teeth . if ur wisdom teeth are still erupting it might get worse. but if they're fully erupted then u have two options: either accept the new allignment or have ur wisdoms removed and orthodontic treatment following that.
326646
First of all, TAKE THE LOCAL ANESTHETIC!!! Second, you'll want to rinse your mouth out with a saline solution for about 48 hours post-"op". Put 1/4 teaspoon salt in 4 oz. warm water and swish your mouth out at least twice a day for two days. (Note: You don't have to use all 4 oz.--this is just the proper dilution ratio) This will help your gums to heal up a little faster and will help reduce any swelling that may occur. Also, take some Ibuprofen. This is a great pain reliever as well as an anti-pyuretic. (reduces swelling) Tylenol doesn't reduce any swelling.
1151120
SWOLLEN GUMS IS NEVER ACCEPTABLE OR NORMAL.  let the nurse stick with nursing.  maybe salt water has miracle properties at the hospital but in your mouth it does nothing.  go to the dentist immediately.  if you wait you might end up in the ER with a serious infection and then the dentist after that anyway.  talk about expensive.  don't wait til it's something serious and you lose a tooth.
308126
Thats really odd. usually if any swelling or pain, would appear as soon as your surgery is done with. If it hurts that bad, i would really recommend calling your doctor. It could be draingage, or an infection. Try putting ice on the area.
387355
Edema means swelling. That's all. there are other factors involved if u have swelling 4 months after an incident. Talk to a different doctor to find out the reason why your leg is swelling. it could be any number of things. Also, when you have swelling, apply a cold pack(not HOT Please) to the area for 15 minutes and then remove. wait half an hour and then repeat. your swelling should go down, but u still need to talk to a doctor so they can test u to see where the problem lies.
1164193
Just continue to keep it elevated and ice it.  I know it's hard to do with a three year old they wait for no one.  I had surgery on my leg with a baby in tow as well. As long as you don't run a fever or feel any other additional pains etc. You should be fine, sometimes you will swell up a few days after but by tomorrow it should go down. If not, then call your doctor again and insist you need to be seen if they take it lightly.   You can barely move your fingers from the swelling so that's not too unusual but again if it worsens and you just don't feel it's right, insist on seeing the doctor. Good luck and fast healing!
960020
Everyone heals differently, so there is not a firm answer to this.  Also, what is your definition of "recover"?  You'll be out of the recovery room in a matter of minutes to hours.  There will be swelling and soreness for a week or so.  Full tissue strength after any surgery takes 12 weeks.\n\nCosts vary widely based on location, and by practitioner.  Call some plastic surgeons in your area and ask them.
545922
You can come close to death or die, if not treated immediately.\n\nNeck Swelling is a very serious development, depending on severity.  You should call your dentist immediately.  The time you have to get this treated gets exponetially smaller the longer you wait.  What I mean by that is if you wait to long you may not be standing and can pass out from systemic infection. \n\nCall your Oral surgeon ASAP.\nConsider going to the emergency room.
855644
no, the gaps you see are normal, I had my wisdom teeth pulled a few months ago and I remember seeing that as well. They will start to feel more normal again when it starts healing, regarding the tightness you feel when you smile.\n\nThose stitches will fall out when they are not needed any more, soon it won't even hurt, because I pulled a few of mine out by myself when they were sicking out like that. But wait until some fall out by themselves, or it really doesn't hurt at all. I would just be patient for right now.\n\nI've never had dry socket, but this is what everyone else told me, "There's no thinking you have dry socket, IF YOU HAVE DRY SOCKET, YOU WILL KNOW IT!"\n\nLol. Well, good luck!