The reason for swollen cheeks post wisdom teeth extraction is the amount of stress and trauma the tissues and the muscles undergo during the wisdom tooth extraction is significantly more compared to the extraction of any other tooth Hence it is the mechanism or the process of the body to heal the damaged tissue. So it is a healthy response of the body to heal the damaged tissue and the muscle which leads to swelling of cheeks post extraction. So the precautions to be taken to avoid or to prevent the amount of post teeth extractions are don’t skip the medications prescribed to you by your dentist. Keep your head elevated maximum amount of time post extraction to avoid the accumulation of fluid due to gravity. Three, apply cold packs regularly for the first 24 hours and after 3 days you can start applying hot packs. How long does it take for the swelling to subside following the wisdom tooth extraction. The swelling generally reaches its maximum by around 24 to 48 hours after extraction and it starts subsiding after 3 days and it completely subsides after one week’s time. But if the swelling worsens after 3 days, then it is a sign of infection, then you need to consult your dentist.

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