Frozen peas are a classic—my mom used them for everything when I was a kid, and now I do the same. I’ve wondered about those vibrating massagers too, but honestly, I’m kinda nervous about trying anything new on my face after dental stuff. Did your dentist mention if those are actually safe? Or is it just marketing hype? Also, how long did the swelling last for your kiddo? I’m dreading that part.
Frozen peas are a total classic—my freezer’s never without a bag, mostly for emergencies like this. About those vibrating massagers, I get the hesitation. I’ve seen some folks swear by them for post-surgery swelling, but honestly, I usually recommend sticking with cold compresses for the first 24-48 hours. The gentle vibration might help with lymphatic drainage later on, but right after dental work, it can actually make swelling worse if you jump in too soon. It’s not all hype, but definitely not a cure-all either.
For my own kid (wisdom teeth, not implants, but similar swelling), it peaked at around 48 hours and then started to go down. By day four, she looked mostly normal—just a bit puffy. The ice packs and keeping her head elevated really made a difference. I totally get dreading that part... the chipmunk cheeks are no fun, but they do pass pretty quickly for most people.
My ortho actually warned me about the swelling before my jaw surgery, and I remember thinking, “How bad can it be?” Turns out, pretty bad... I looked like a marshmallow for two days. Frozen peas were my go-to too—honestly way better than those stiff gel packs. I did try a gentle massager after a few days, but it felt weird, so I stuck with ice and extra pillows. The chipmunk phase passed faster than I expected, though. I was back to feeling (and looking) semi-normal by the end of the week.
