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akern
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 Posted: 01/15/04 - 17:50 Post subject: Well tomorrow's the day.
 I'm getting my last 2 wisdom teeth yanked out. My insurance does not cover an oral surgeon so it's back to my dentist I go. Does anyone know a sure fire way to prevent swelling?
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purple hayes
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Posted: 01/15/04 - 17:53 Post subject: Re: Well tomorrow's the day.
| akern wrote: | | Does anyone know a sure fire way to prevent swelling? |
Death?
you'll be OK. 
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Posted: 01/15/04 - 17:54 Post subject:
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Posted: 01/15/04 - 17:55 Post subject:
Make sure you have icepacks ready.
I put them on my mouth continuously for the first two days and it really helped with the swelling. I remember my mom getting them every time one warmed up and was no longer cold.
Good luck!
I'm sorry that you have to go through this.
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Posted: 01/15/04 - 17:55 Post subject:
ice...
that prevents swelling.
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HYPERASHEL
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Posted: 01/15/04 - 17:55 Post subject:
MOTRIN and think cold compresses on the OUTSIDE of the mouth.
Good luck. We'll be thinking of you.
you remember Akern, i really miss her!!
i'm sure it will be fine
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sidewinder
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Posted: 01/15/04 - 17:56 Post subject: Re: Well tomorrow's the day.
| akern wrote: | | I'm getting my last 2 wisdom teeth yanked out. My insurance does not cover an oral surgeon so it's back to my dentist I go. Does anyone know a sure fire way to prevent swelling? |
Skip the appointment! 
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akern
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Posted: 01/15/04 - 17:58 Post subject: Re: Well tomorrow's the day.
| purple hayes wrote: | | akern wrote: | | Does anyone know a sure fire way to prevent swelling? |
Death?
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smarty pants.
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Posted: 01/15/04 - 17:58 Post subject: Re: Well tomorrow's the day.
| akern wrote: | | I'm getting my last 2 wisdom teeth yanked out. My insurance does not cover an oral surgeon so it's back to my dentist I go. Does anyone know a sure fire way to prevent swelling? |
I dunno? I think swelling is always included at no additional cost However, I'd start with the ice as soon as it's over. Be thinking of you kid! 
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Happy2tri
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Posted: 01/15/04 - 18:29 Post subject: Re: Well tomorrow's the day.
| akern wrote: | | I'm getting my last 2 wisdom teeth yanked out. My insurance does not cover an oral surgeon so it's back to my dentist I go. Does anyone know a sure fire way to prevent swelling? |
come to Boston and go outside for a while and that should keep the swelling down to nothing!!
Wishing you a speedy recovery
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airehead
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Posted: 01/15/04 - 18:45 Post subject:
Bend over as little as possible. That keeps the blood from rushing to your head. And it keeps the pain down.
Good luck, Akern. That bites.
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Posted: 01/15/04 - 19:07 Post subject:
I agree with Happy. The cold up here is enough to keep any swelling down. I'd also try a shot of whiskey every hour.
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Posted: 01/15/04 - 19:10 Post subject:
SUCKS, dude!
good luck...we'll keep the chipmunk jokes to a minimum...
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Happy2tri
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Posted: 01/15/04 - 19:18 Post subject:
| shelflifers wrote: | SUCKS, dude!
good luck...we'll keep the chipmunk jokes to a minimum... |
Akern do you want a Hooooooola Hoooooooooop??
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Posted: 01/15/04 - 20:22 Post subject:
no jumping rope.
lots of ice and motrin.
glad you're getting it over with.  next stop - JAMAICA.
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