Facial swelling

[Gionni]

I had 9 teeth (upper) extracted on Monday, July 14. Dentures were applied. My face is stil swollen. How long will the swelling last?

[Michael H Kirsch, DDS]

Depends on if they were surgical or non-surgical extractions, amount of bone recontouring required, flap design, presence of pre-operative inflammation or infection and many other factors.

In general terms, it takes about three days after this type of surgery for maximal swelling to occur and then gradually decreases over the next 5-7 days.

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[Gionni]

Thank you. The swelling has subsided in 3 days...Hopefully, should be gone in a few more days.