Fri Nov 9 10:31:34 2001
Fri Nov 9 14:00:33 2001
Because when that happens your mouth swells up like a chipmunk.
Otherwise I'm at a loss. Perhaps you should go to a doctor as you might be ill.
Fri Nov 9 14:18:14 2001
In other news, I've also burned in inside of my left cheek yesterday eating a Rally's Screaming chicken strip. So now, there's a patch of dead skin in there that I tend to scrape with my teeth, causing my no end of irritation. Damn you and your high octane human fuel!
Fri Nov 9 14:19:40 2001
Fri Nov 9 17:48:03 2001
Possibilities:
Inflamation is a prime suspect during infection. Macrophages and platelets accrete along the walls of punctured vessels and as the temperature increases, your tissues expand. You might want to talk to a doctor if it persists for more than 10 days.
Second possible reason is some damage to the gums(the wisdom tooth extraction was a good call but not the only one). It is possible for an infection in your gums to cause the connective webbing between your cheek and the facial muscle to shift and swell. Anbesol on the infection for a week would be a good call. Check for any odd pockets around the tooth. If you can detect any seperation from the tooth, you might want to try some kind of topical, internal antibiotic(over the counter). Should the tooth problem/gum problem persist over seven days, you should see a dentist.
The only other reason I can think of is that swelling does occur due to physical trauma. It is possible that the swelling is occurring because of a particularly *hard* bite or a successive chain of damaging ones. As a result, every contributing bite is causing the amount of swelling to increase because damaged blood vessels are causing the area to fill with fluid and "expanse" tissue.
My guess is the third, but you shouldn't overlook the first two, especially if you have a sore or gumline seperation.
My advice is that you stay away from hot/sweet/brittle foods for a couple of days(3-7) and refrain from moving your jaw, inasmuch to prevent any further trauma to the swollen area.
Use an aspirin(low strength) to reduce the swelling as it will improve circulation to the area and minimize sensitivity. I'd use a topical agent for any breach of the external tissues.
Then wait. If it doesn't improve in a week, I'd see a doctor. If any bruising or contusive/necrotic appearance begins to spread or move outwards, I'd see the hospital immediately.
I think you're fine, though...you wimp. :)
M.
(Edited by Madan at 9:50 am on Nov. 9, 2001)
Fri Nov 9 18:51:35 2001
Sun Nov 11 04:35:24 2001
I just like to complain.
Then you should be an attorney.
:biggrin: :evilgrin: :biggrin:
(Edited by Imitation Gruel at 8:36 pm on Nov. 10, 2001)