How to reduce swelling from wisdom tooth extraction

If you want to reduce the swelling of wisdom teeth extraction, you can choose to carry out physical therapy or drug treatment. 1. Physical therapy, after the extraction of wisdom teeth if there is obvious swelling can be local cold compresses, local cold compresses within 48 hours, can inhibit tissue fluid exudation, relieve swelling, 48 hours after the local hot compresses, promote blood circulation, on the reduction of swelling has a certain degree of help. 2. medication, if you want to relieve the swelling, you can also use medication under the guidance of a doctor, such as cephalosporin, metronidazole, etc., avoid drinking alcohol during the use of medication. After the extraction of wisdom teeth, pay attention to good oral care, usually a few days will gradually recover, usually it is best not to lick the cavity often, so as not to lead to dry socket disease and other diseases.