HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Wisdom Tooth Extracted, Swollen Lower Lip, Chin And Teeth, No Feeling In Area. Reason?

Hi, I had my lower left wisdom tooth extracted 7 days ago. It is now the morning of day 8. Everything appears to be healing well except my lower lip, chin and teeth are still very swollen (the swelling increases during the day), and I still have no feeling in this area when I palpate. If I try to move my bottom jaw forward I get a tingly sensation in the area which I know is the nerve firing off, but I'm concerned about the swelling and whether the feelings will come back, and how long it might take.

I'm taking Ibuprophen (400mg twice to three times/day), magnesium, Vitamin B12 as well.

Is there anything else I can do to stop the swelling as by lunchtime my fat lip is even fatter, and by bedtime it is almost unbearable.

I look forward to your advice.
Wed, 16 Oct 2013
Report Abuse
Dentist,  's  Response
Hello and welcome.

According to history posted here ,everything appears to be normal except the swelling that you have mentioned.For this you must see your dentist once and get it clinically evaluated so that an x ray can be taken.

After examining the healing wound it can be judged if there is any infection.you might require a course of antibiotic along with analgesics.

For further doubts please let me know.
Thanks.
Take care.
I find this answer helpful

3 Doctors agree with this answer

Note: Find out which dental treatment will work best for your teeth. Ask here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Wisdom Tooth Extracted, Swollen Lower Lip, Chin And Teeth, No Feeling In Area. Reason?

Hello and welcome. According to history posted here ,everything appears to be normal except the swelling that you have mentioned.For this you must see your dentist once and get it clinically evaluated so that an x ray can be taken. After examining the healing wound it can be judged if there is any infection.you might require a course of antibiotic along with analgesics. For further doubts please let me know. Thanks. Take care.