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Severe Pain In Teeth While Biting. History Of Getting Punched In Face Followed By Swelling. Help From Icing Up And Ibuprofen. Help

hey i got mugged yesterday, and got punched in the face (left cheek). that was yesterday night. since then ive taken some ibu. and kept it iced up, the swelling has come down to about 40 percent of what it was when i first saw it in the mirror. i was hungry right now but was unable to bite without a significant amount of pain in my teeth, what might i be able to do to ease the pain and how long on average would this pain last?
Mon, 18 Nov 2013
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Hi
You should do opg ortho pento gram its a special x ray for jaw bones and teeth.
It is to be done to rule out any fracture in jaw bones.
If no fracture you can apply ice and take liquid and semi solid diet for at least 1 week till the pain goes and swelling subsides.
Get well soon.
Thank you.
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Severe Pain In Teeth While Biting. History Of Getting Punched In Face Followed By Swelling. Help From Icing Up And Ibuprofen. Help

Hi You should do opg ortho pento gram its a special x ray for jaw bones and teeth. It is to be done to rule out any fracture in jaw bones. If no fracture you can apply ice and take liquid and semi solid diet for at least 1 week till the pain goes and swelling subsides. Get well soon. Thank you.