Wisdom teeth swelling

Question

I had my wisdom teeth out yesterday...and was fine all day

This morning I woke up a little puffy, and now I look like a chipmunk, completely swollen to the point I can't talk.

How long will this last????

Answer 1

Usually about 2-3 days at the most.

Answer 2

Swelling should not be confused with dry socket, although painful swelling should be expected and is a sign that the healing process is progressing normally. There is no general duration for this problem; the severity and duration of the swelling vary from case to case. The instructions the surgeon gives the patient will tell the patient for how long they should expect swelling to last, including when to expect the swelling to peak and when the swelling will start to subside. If the swelling does not begin to subside when it is supposed to, the patient should contact his or her surgeon immediately. While the swelling will generally not disappear completely for several days after it peaks, swelling that does not begin to subside or gets worse may be an indication of infection. Swelling that re-appears after a few weeks is an indication of infection caused by a bone or tooth fragment still in the wound and should be treated immediately.

Answer 3

Anywhere from 3-7+ days. Put some an ice pack on your cheeks. That helps the swelling go down some.