What are the causes for gum swelling and numbness in lower chin and lip 1 week after wisdom tooth removal?
Has this numbness been present ever since the surgery or did it come on after the swelling began?Numbness is that area usually indicates pressure or trauma to the Inferior Alveolar Nerve. After surgery it is normal to expect some swelling. This swelling may put pressure on the nerve. Think about laying on your arm and having it fall asleep. Once the swelling and pressure goes down, sensation will usually return to the area. Anti-inflammatory medications may provide some benefit if swelling from the surgery is putting pressure on the nerve. If there has been some trauma to the nerve it will take a number of months for sensation to return if it ever does. Nerves heal very slowly. An expectation of up to 6 months for healing of the nerve is quite common. After the 6 month mark, improvement is likely to be minimal. I would speak to your surgeon and notify him of the lingering numbness and record the size and extent of the affected area. Monthly follow-ups to track improvement will help you know what to expect. Good luck to you!
How can i reduce the abscess swelling?
I've had an abscess in my lower gum (jaw) for 3 days now. It's caused my lower cheek to swell (noticeably). I've been taking amoxicillin capsules for about 4 days to elimate the infection. When will the swelling go down? Can i reduce it someother way?
After put on antibiotics how long does it tke to reduce swelling in my jaw?
Clindamycin is a good, safe antibiotic. You were prescribed that because most people are not allergic to it. Are you allergic to penicillin? Penicillin or amoxicyline are the antibiotics that work best in dentistry. They would reduce the swelling faster, usually begin working on infection within 24 hrs.
How do i reduce the swelling in my jaw from an abscess tooth ?
okay, so the other week i went to the dentist on 11/22 & nothing was wrong just a sharp pain, then they told me i have an abscess tooth & they prescribed me w/ penicillin, & tylenol 3. sadly, after i started taking them everything got worse. i can't sleep, eat, drink, be comfortable. my entire left side of my jaw is swollen & i think i have lockjaw, or i just can't open my mouth more then half an inch. the abscess is in my last most far back molar. i'm not scheduled to go get my tooth pulled until 12/8. it really sucks because i can't eat or drink. because of the swelling, what can i do to make it go down ? i can hardly talk. i'm taking the antibiotic like i'm supposed to, but the tylenol 3 doesn't work because i'm basically immune to pain killers now. so what should i do ? i feel like i'm going to die. ):
How long after lower molar extraction does the pain and swelling last?
A dental extraction will leave an open wound, and as with any wound, there will be some degree of pain and swelling.The pain normally sets in after the local anaesthetic wears off. It should be tolerable without painkillers and at most,feel like an annoying naggy feeling that wont go away. Of course, pain is subjective, and everyone perceives it differently than others. Hence to be on the safe side, your dentist would normally prescribe you a mild painkiller.For a routine, uneventful dental extraction it should take about 2 - 3 days to recover. At times it may stretch out to 5 days because some wounds heal slower than others. Any longer than that, and if the pain increases in severity and swelling wont subside, you may have developed dry socket and you may want to go back to your dentist to get it resolved.
How can I treat a swollen lower lip due to a pimple?
First and foremost is not to touch,move nor ever squeeze this lip swelling.Apply hot water compresses(hand towels or clean gauze) as frequent as possible. The higher the tolerable temperature and the longer and frequent the applications, the better outcome even within 24 hours.Oral antibiotics may be necessary in some people to stop the spread of infection and will need to get started early.Topical antibiotic creams are of little help if used without oral antibiotics.This infection in some people with compromised immune system (diabetics) may turn more serious. Those will need to seek urgent medical care and may end up getting intravenous antibiotics.
How long will swelling last after a wisdom teeth removal? What are some tips to reduce the swelling?
Swelling occurs as the body’s way to protect and splint the area of injury, in this case oral surgery. To reduce swelling, you need to first control the bleeding and then treat the body for swelling.Bite on the gauze pack for one hour with steady pressure. This controls the bleeding. Don't over treat the bleeding issue. This will cause more bleeding and more swelling. There is normally a small amount of blood in the saliva the first day. This will turn brown towards the end of the day. There is a difference between diluted blood in the saliva and abject bleeding with bright red clotting blood flowing into the mouth. Call the dentist if that occurs.When you remove the gauze, open, close and work the jaw around a few times to get the muscles working. Do this on a regular basis throughout the healing phase. If you keep your jaws together for three days, you won't be able to open your mouth. You will have a increase in swelling and muscle trismus that adds to your pain level. Don't worry about disrupting the sutures. The tissue is sutured in a passive position and should not cause a problem with movement.Do not rinse the first day but start the next day rinsing every four hours and after meals. Drink fluids and don't use a soda straw or smoke. These things cause bleeding.A soft diet is needed the first day, not a liquid diet. The second day start a normal diet. Chewing will keep the muscles in good shape, improve circulation and help to reduce swelling. The improved circulation will bring nutrients to the area to promote healing.Remain sitting or standing as much as possible the first day, keeping the head elevated. Keep the head elevated at night the first few days. Keeping the head elevated will greatly reduce the swelling.It was very easy to see who followed these instructions and who didn't at the suture removal appointment. Sometimes, those that didn't needed to be reappointed for suture removal because there was still swelling and insufficient access to reach the sutures.
Got punched in the mouth, and developed a swollen lip, how do I reduce/remedy it?
So I'm walking home and some guy and his two friends or whatever try to rob me, long story short, punches me in the face because I am not carrying any money or anything of value. Had to skip school today because the left half of my lower lip is swollen and just looks odd and really embarrassing, along with the bruising from his knuckles on my lower jaw. Anyway, my lip is swollen, the inside is cut from his fist pushing my inner mouth/lip into my braces (ouch), and I've got fist burn or something on the area beneath my lip. I'd like a remedy/cure for all 3 of these things, swollen lip, cut inside mouth along lips, and some bruised area of my upper chin. Tried ice, didn't notice a difference at all, and salt osmosis, reduce some swelling on the chin area.. I'd like some additional remedies, or for you guys to possibly tell me what I'm doing wrong with the ice. Though, I don't really think you can INCORRECTLY apply ice... HELP! 3 against one.. *******.