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What Causes Swelling On Face After Tooth Extraction?
Had #18 and #19 extracted yesterday around 11AM....My face was a little swollen when I went to bed and when I woke up this morning it was considerably worse. I had lidocaine injections. I was wondering how long this will last and could it possible be an allergic reaction.
Wed, 30 Apr 2014
Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM,
I have gone through your query, as you have undergone extraction dont worry swelling occurs after extraction it is normal in some patients if this swelling persists for more then one week then you should consult dentist.
Follow post operative instruction given by your dentist.
Take proper sleep for eight hours , proper course of antibiotics prescribed by your dentist.
Hope this will help you.
I have gone through your query, as you have undergone extraction dont worry swelling occurs after extraction it is normal in some patients if this swelling persists for more then one week then you should consult dentist.
Follow post operative instruction given by your dentist.
Take proper sleep for eight hours , proper course of antibiotics prescribed by your dentist.
Hope this will help you.
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