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Suggest Remedy For Swelling In Jaw And Lip After Extracting Teeth

hello I had three teeth pulled around 11 am yesterday and I woke up this morning with swollen lip, and jaw. underneath my chin is also swollen. no one can understand when I talk and I have difficulty drinking and eating. I don't want t drink with a straw because I don't want dry socket. what should I do?
Wed, 11 May 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain swelling in jaw,lip and the area underneath the chin after extraction of teeth can occur most probably due to allergic reaction to either the local anaesthesia injection or can be due to allergic reaction to any medication..

In case if it is due to anaesthsia then it will subside in 2 to 3 days as the effect of anaesthesia will wean off..

In case if still it does not improve consult your treating dentist and get evaluated..

As of now do cold compresses over the swollen areas..
You can take antihistamines like Benadryl..

In case of excessive swelling due to inflammation steroid injection can be taken for faster resolution of swelling..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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Suggest Remedy For Swelling In Jaw And Lip After Extracting Teeth

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain swelling in jaw,lip and the area underneath the chin after extraction of teeth can occur most probably due to allergic reaction to either the local anaesthesia injection or can be due to allergic reaction to any medication.. In case if it is due to anaesthsia then it will subside in 2 to 3 days as the effect of anaesthesia will wean off.. In case if still it does not improve consult your treating dentist and get evaluated.. As of now do cold compresses over the swollen areas.. You can take antihistamines like Benadryl.. In case of excessive swelling due to inflammation steroid injection can be taken for faster resolution of swelling.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..