I had a wisdom tooth extracted and the wound was also sutured. After two days I am becoming swollen. I would like to know how long the area where the tooth was should be cooled with ice, whether excessive cooling can be harmful, and whether I should go back to the dentist.

Dear Sir/Madam!

Cooling is usually recommended for a few hours after the procedure. It should be done at intervals (every half hour). If the cooling agent is frozen, it should be wrapped in a cloth to prevent frostbite of the skin. If a postoperative complication occurs (a prolonged inflammatory period), cooling can also be used later. Based on what you have written, I believe it would be a good idea to return to the dentist, who will probably also prescribe an antibiotic.

Have a nice day!