hello I had three teeth pulled around 11 am yesterday and I woke up this morning with swollen lip, and jaw. underneath my chin is also swollen. no one can understand when I talk and I have difficulty drinking and eating. I dont want t drink with a straw because I dont want dry socket. what should I do?
Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As per your complaint swelling in jaw, lip and the area underneath the chin after extraction of teeth can occur most probably due to allergic reaction to either the local anesthesia injection or can be due to allergic reaction to any medication. In case if it is due to anesthesia then it will subside in 2 to 3 days as the effect of anesthesia will wean off. In case if still it does not improve consult your treating dentist and get evaluated. As of now do cold compresses over the swollen areas. You can take antihistamines like Ben Chat Doctor. . In case of excessive swelling due to inflammation steroid injection can be taken for faster resolution of swelling. Hope this information helps. Thanks and regards.