After tooth extraction, you can generally apply ice packs or ice cubes wrapped in a towel to the cheek side of the extracted tooth for 10 to 15 minutes at a time.
1. First of all, you should choose a suitable refrigerant (such as medical ice bag or self-frozen ice cubes), and it is not suitable to apply it directly on the affected area to avoid frostbite on the facial skin or muscles caused by the temperature being too low; you can use a towel or a blanket wrapped up and then wait for the use of the ice cubes.
2. Secondly, the wrapped ice will be lightly applied to the cheek on the side of the extracted tooth, generally stay for 10-15 minutes, and the time should not be too long to avoid frostbite, etc.; cold compresses can be applied for several times on the same day after the extraction to effectively reduce postoperative swelling and pain, and the effect of cold compresses is generally better in the first 24 hours after the operation, and it should not be applied for a long period of time in order to influence the normal healing of the wounds.