Wisdom tooth extraction swelling can be treated by cold compresses, hot compresses, oral medication and other ways.
1. Cold compresses: swelling after tooth extraction is a relatively common phenomenon, within 24 hours you can apply cold compresses to the local area, cold compresses can stimulate capillary contraction, which can prevent the swelling from worsening.
2. Hot compresses: 24 hours after the local hot compresses, hot compresses can accelerate local blood circulation, can help improve swelling.
3. Oral medication: patients can follow the doctor’s instructions to take antibiotics to prevent infection, thus preventing further aggravation of swelling, common antibiotics include azithromycin, amoxicillin, cefixime and so on.
Wisdom teeth extraction caused by swelling will generally be relieved in 2 to 5 days, the recovery period need to pay special attention to diet, it is recommended to eat a light diet, do not recommend eating stimulating food, so as not to aggravate the swelling.