<s>[INST] Had tooth ext# 13 xraydigital Rx for amox 500mg for abscess tooth pain is gone swollen face from cheek bone now spreading to mandible next to 28 to 25 in tissue feels tender. Have taken amox is abscess spreading should I apply heat to area? These are systoms after extraction 1 day post op [/INST] Hello, thank you for consulting with Chat Doctor. In case of extraction of tooth generally the swelling subsides after 1 or 2 days, but if you will apply heat it will increase more, so please do not go for it. But you should follow the instructions which the dentist must have given you after extraction, as for 24 hours after extraction should not take anything hot, have soft diet, apply ice cubes on the area. And after 24 hours you should rinse with warm saline gargles. And for medications you should continue with antibiotics and analgesics which contains serratiopeptidase as it helps in decreasing swelling, but better once you consult your dentist. Hope it will help you. </s>