The wound is still red and swollen after 5 days of wisdom teeth extraction, you can properly carry out physical therapy or use medication. 1. Physical therapy, after the extraction of wisdom teeth may generally appear swelling symptoms, at this time you can carry out local ice packs, can inhibit tissue fluid exudation, to avoid swelling symptoms become more serious, 5 days after the wound is still red and swollen you can carry out local hot compresses, can promote blood circulation, alleviate the symptoms. Avoid spicy and stimulating foods in your diet, avoid chewing with the affected side, and maintain oral hygiene. 2. medication, if the symptoms of redness and swelling is more serious, may be related to infection factors, it is recommended to follow up for local irrigation, but also under the guidance of the doctor with the use of metronidazole, cephalosporin and other medications, can relieve pain, to avoid aggravation of the inflammation. Usually need to pay attention to personal oral hygiene, after the extraction of teeth need to eat a moderate amount of light and nutritious food.