Swelling of the face after wisdom teeth extraction is usually caused by excessive trauma or inflammation and infection, and the methods to promote recovery include cold compresses and taking anti-infection drugs, as follows. 1. Cold compress: due to excessive trauma caused by swelling after wisdom teeth extraction, usually in 3 to 5 days to reduce swelling, cold compress can promote the elimination of swelling. 2. Take anti-inflammatory drugs: due to postoperative infection caused by swelling, you can take anti-infective drugs to promote recovery, such as metronidazole, tinidazole, etc., the use of drugs need to be under the guidance of the doctor. If the swelling of the face after wisdom teeth extraction is serious and has not been relieved, it is recommended to go to the hospital in a timely manner, with the help of the doctor to clarify the cause, targeted treatment, the use of drugs need to follow the doctor’s instructions.