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  Having a tooth extracted can be a stressful experience. But, the recovery doesn’t have to be! There are some practical steps you can take (and a few things to avoid) to make your recovery faster and more comfortable. Just follow these dentist-approved tips, and you’ll be up and smiling again in no time. What to expect after surgery Knowing what to expect can remove a lot of the anxiety that can come with after-surgery care. Typically, a day after surgery, you may experience some pain and some swelling around your eyes and cheeks. This swelling can worsen for up to 72 hours after surgery. To minimize any discomfort and swelling, apply an ice pack to your jaw for 20 minutes; then remove it for 20 minutes. You can repeat this a few times a day for the first 48 hours. (Tip: you can use a zipped plastic bag with crushed ice if you don’t have an ice pack.) After 48 hours, therapy with ice is no longer effective, so switch to using a heat pack to ease pain or swel