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what else can i do to reduce the swelling?
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got a new piercing yesterday, and it was fine then, but its swollen up quite a lot, i've been sucking ice but thats hurting my teeth..
is there anything else i can do to take the swelling down?
and yes the swelling is normal for the first three days, just i've never had a facial piercing before, so no need to worry about the swelling
is there anything else i can do to take the swelling down?
and yes the swelling is normal for the first three days, just i've never had a facial piercing before, so no need to worry about the swelling
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soluble aspirin gargle.
they are both anti inflammatory.
Also arnica
i'll try a little ibuprofen...
how do suggest i take arnica? cream or get some pills?
Also did you have a ring or a stud put in? Rings are notorious for taking longer to heal.
Most of all you just have to be patient - having a piercing = swelling and healing, you can't actually avoid it.
Maybe ice lollies would be nicer than plain ice cubes. Also eating foods that don't need as much mouth action - crisps and toast: bad, soup and yoghurts: good.
Any pics?