Bit My Lip - Hard!

cabinchick

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Hi All:

Somehow during dinner last night I bit my bottom lip really hard. It was bleeding and hurt so bad I couldn't finish eating. Today its swollen to the point where I bit it again at breakfast :hit Tried putting some ACV on it, but it stung like crazy and I hate the taste. Any ideas to get the swelling to go down? I'm drinking soup out of a straw now, so afraid I'm going to bite it again! I guess I have canine sharp front bottom teeth :barnie
 

justusnak

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Ohhh OUCH! I have so do9ne that. Ibuprofen, and ice! Both will help with the swelling, and the ice will make it feel better quick! So sorry about that, I know it hurts!!
 

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I agree about the cold bringing down the swelling.
You might try a smoothie but don't do citrus yet cause that might sting.
 

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When you can stand it wash and gargle with warm salt water. Salt is an antiseptic.
 

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Ouch! Take it easy!
I had an older baby at a daycare slam his head back into my bottom lip, which caused my teeth to go part way through, so I know how it feels.
 

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I was afraid to put ice on my lip when I posted because I thought it would stick to my lip - duh ! Put it in a ziploc and it worked great! Swelling was reduced and I did have a coconut smoothie which was soothing. Can't do the salt water thing :sick the taste is just too much for me although I know the healing qualities are great. Thanks to all who sympathized with me - kinda felt like a big baby for posting in the first place :hugs
 
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