Swollen / Swelling on one side after wisdom teeth extraction?

Question:

I got my wisdom teeth extracted on July 17th, 2007, all 4 of them. Right now i have swelling only on my left side. It feels like it is sort of under my gums, and feels like a little ball. I went to the dentist today, to get it checked. They poked around and said they think its just swelling, and nothing more, and told me to see what happens in the next week. So, why is it only on my left side, why does it feel like a ball, and how do i get rid of it quickly?? Heat pad, or ice packs, salt water rinse, or no. The dentist said the healing was really good. What should i do? I'm only on penicillen right now, nothing more. Should I take Advil, or what, please help, I want to get rid of this swelling soon. Thanks!

Answers:
Swelling on lower left side only could be because: this tooth required more cutting to get out, more damage to surrounding tissue during surgery, or food is in the hole ( socket) and your gum is healing over it. It feels like a ball because of the infection or your tissue reacting to the trauma. To get rid of it: take antibiotic, rinse the hole using a plastic syringe and warm salt water after every time you have food in your mouth. You can take advil as needed, use sport cream on the outside of your face. if swelling not gone in a week then ask your dr to :1 take an xray and check it. 2 place gel foam and a dry socket paste into the hole. This should take care of it. good luck

Swelling is normal after an extraction. If your dentist checked you again, you will be OK. Penicillin is an antibiotic, so your taking a painkiller with it will be fine. Use ice packs to help decrease the swelling, 15 mins. on max..30 mins. off. MILD rinsing with salt water is fine, just don`t get too vigorous with the swishing. Don`t probe it with your tongue, or suck through a straw for awhile also. Your worst is over.

Swollen / Swelling on one side after wisdom teeth extraction?

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