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How Long Does The Swelling Takes To Come Down After A Wisdom Tooth Extraction?

Had a wisdom removed Monday. Wound up atrocities on Tuesday die to excessive swelling on neck down to collar bone. Given shots of steroid and antibiotic. Swelling went down quickly. But still really swollen in one area. Had a fever 101. Dentist doesn't know why. Should I still have all this swelling and can't Portsmouth except a little bit.
Thu, 3 Apr 2014
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thanks for your query, i have gone through your question, the swelling can be expected if some amount of bone has been removed and any damage to the lymphatics during removal of the tooth..usually it comes after 24 hrs of extraction and subsides in 2-3days...nothing to worry....complete the course of antibiotics along with analgesic containing serratiopeptidase, which reduces the swelling..take soft diet..dont apply pressure over the swelling...continue saline gargling...i hope my answer will help you.. take care..
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How Long Does The Swelling Takes To Come Down After A Wisdom Tooth Extraction?

thanks for your query, i have gone through your question, the swelling can be expected if some amount of bone has been removed and any damage to the lymphatics during removal of the tooth..usually it comes after 24 hrs of extraction and subsides in 2-3days...nothing to worry....complete the course of antibiotics along with analgesic containing serratiopeptidase, which reduces the swelling..take soft diet..dont apply pressure over the swelling...continue saline gargling...i hope my answer will help you.. take care..