The numbness went away, but now my jaw is swollen! What do I do?
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f dental work is traumatic for the mouth/ jaw....you have a bit of trauma from the dental work resulting in swelling , just apply ice on and off for 15 - 20 minutes at a time.. and take some Motrin or ibuprofen which will help with any pain and swelling since they are anti informatory it will most likely start going down by late today or tomorrow...feel better!
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Call your doctor or anesthesiologist and ask them. They will know your particular situation and what drugs they gave you so only they will know if it's normal.
Ice it.
You'll be fine. Just take some tylenol and hit the sack.
go to the doctor before the pain becomes so bad you cant speak!
I've had cavities filled before and my numbness lasted for only a day. It wasn't even the entire day. Maybe you should contact the dentist. One thing I usually do to reduce swelling is put a hot towel, as hot as I can stand it, on the area. :-)
go to a dentist
When I had my wisdom teeth out I was fine and up with my son a few hours later, but my face was swollen for days from the medicine they used to numb it.
Take ibuprofen for swelling and pain, but also rinse with warm, salty water - it may sting a little at first but it eases the swelling. Or has for me.
You just had your face drilled...expect inflamation and swelling. Unfortunately they both cause pain. Pain relievers and ice are your best bet. If you wait til the pain gets really bad...the drugs and ice may not help. Besides the typical pain...beware of infection...if the pain persists for days and the swelling becomes worse...you may need antibiotics. Follow the Dr.'s recommendations to a T and you'll prolly be fine.
this is normal especially if you had extensive dental work done such as cavities or a root canal,..don't worry it should subside in a day or two. Best things to take are ibuprophen not Tylenol for inflamation and swelling and keep some of buy some anbesol for safe measure as well. But be wary if it lasts more than 4-5 days then contact a dentist to ask him pertinant questions regarding your situation.
Normal. Having a tooth pulled is trauma on purpose.
Dental Restorations normally do not cuase swelling, Infections does. Call your dentist and tend to the problem immediately. Don't wait it out.
It's normal, it will go away in a couple of hours or days.........
You can also treat it be putting a ice pack on it for 15 minutes on and off........
You might have a infection call your dentist and let him no what is going on. He will most likely call in a antibiotic presciption for you that you will have to take. If it is painful let him no that also. Until you contact your dentist place a ice pack on your face in the swollen area to make the swelling go down. I hope this helps and that you start feeling better.
to make the effects of 'Novocaine' go away quicker and to help heal the area brew some tea and make sure it warm not hot and hold it in your mouth then swallow it, it does two things the tannic acid in tea helps heal and the warmth helps you regain blood supply in the area quicker so it runs the 'Novocaine' out fast.....as for the swelling....depending on how much work you had done it can swell because lets face it they are using sharp instruments on very delicate tissue...just use the warm tea solution but if it doesn't get better in the next day or so call your dentist and tell them whats going on they may suggest an otc (over the counter) gum desensitizer. oh, if you want sugar or honey in your tea thats fine too...and fyi coffee doesn't work
If it is after 24hrs. U can rinse with warm salt water, and try taking Motrin if u r not allergic to it. Take it every 6-8 hrs. It helps with inflammation. Also try a warm compress (alternate iton-&-off) for 30 min. I use to be a dental asst. Good luck, babe!
Its completely normall, it might take several days for swelling and tenderness to go away. A lot of it might be from the shots they gave you for numbing.
it's normal, give it a week and you'll be back to your normal self.
if not well by that time you should be seeing your dentist again?
they'll examine it.
wait
Ice will reduce the swelling. And if the pain is hard to take, pop a couple of Tylenol.
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