How do I make the swelling around my mouth go down after wisdom teeth?

I got mine out last Tuesday and I'm still swollen, though not as bad. For everyone it's different but you can speed up the process.

Number one, no more ice; ice should only be used in the first 24 hours b/c it helps to slow down the blood so that a clot can form. Using it after the clot has formed is only worsening the swelling b/c the blood is slowing down further and now it is going to stay in your cheeks, resulting in swelling. From now on you use a warm compress. Just a take a damp towel and microwave it for about 15-20 seconds and apply it to the outside of your cheek, reheating it when necessary, for about 30 minutes. Do this at least 5 times a day. The reason for switching to something warm now is b/c it gets the blood moving, out of your face, and this results in less swelling

Also, if one of your medication is advil/ibuprofen, well then they have anti-inflammatory components in them so that should help as well.

What also helps is the warm water and salt rinses. Idk exactly how it works but I know the salt does something to reduce the swelling, as it keeps your woulds clean. This should be done at least 4 times a day.

Don't forget to do any of these, it will really help you.

Oh, also, maybe at some point some puss-ish & blood stuff might emerge from your wounds; don't be afraid b/c this is just the fluids that are stuck around you cheek leaving you; your swelling will go down exponentially. Just rinse this stuff out gently everytime it leaks.

Hope everything works out for you

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it should be starting to disperse anytime now but can take a few days to a week before you see much difference so be patient if it starts to interfere with your breathing then go to a&e dep/t asap