i thought i was given medication after getting mine out but its been a while, anyway after the medication i just took tylenol..i remember that night after the general anesthetic wore off it was HORRIBLE, this dull aching pain felt like my entire head was throbbing...after the tylenol i was fine...ugh, i cringe of going through that again i dont think i've had jello or instant mashed potatoes ever since haha, thats all i could manage to eat for a while!..i feel your pain :/

okay
im in no pain
my cheeks are just swollen

At first it was cold packs, followed by warm compresions. That was almost 30 someing years ago. I would all your dentist and ask what you can do for the sweling. I'd think a cold ice pack would feel comforting and reduce the swelling........Good pain meds work wonders.....I'd take them with a little wine and I would not worry about looking like a chipmunk.....swelling goes down after a day or two...just take it easy on yourself!