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Why You Get Swollen Cheeks After Wisdom Teeth Removal
If you've had your wisdom teeth out, the picture to the left probably looks familiar.
When I got my wisdom teeth out around ten years ago, our insurance wouldn't cover all four teeth. Sadly, my family was a little short on cash, so my mom decided that I would get my top wisdom teeth out, then wait until the next year to get my bottom wisdom teeth out. That way, it wouldn't cost us any money out of pocket.
Plus, I had the experience of getting my wisdom teeth taken out... twice.
Luckily my cheeks didn't get swollen as badly the second time around.
If you want to know why dentists usually remove wisdom teeth, read the article Why Dentists Extract Wisdom Teeth
Why Your Cheeks Get Swollen After Your Wisdom Teeth are Removed
Your cheeks get puffy and swollen after your wisdom teeth are removed because your body is going through a process that will help heal the damaged tissue. Getting your wisdom teeth taken out can be a traumatic experience for your body. It responds by trying to heal the extraction site as quickly as possible. Inflammation and swelling helps this healing occur.
It is important to know that the swelling is a normal, healthy response that your body is mounting due to the trauma from the extractions.
How Long Will You Have Puffy, Swollen Cheeks?
The book Contemporary Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery reports that swelling reaches a maximum anywhere from 24-48 hours after removal of the wisdom teeth. One study has reported that cheek swelling after wisdom teeth removal peaks around 24 hours after the surgery (source.) If the swelling is still getting worse three days after the extractions, it could be a sign of infection and you might want to give your dentist/oral surgeon a call.
Note that infections after routine extractions are rare. The oral surgery book listed above states, "The typical signs [of infection] are development of a fever, increasing [swelling] or worsening pain 3 to 4 days after surgery. Infected wounds look inflamed, and some [pus] is usually present."
The puffiness and swelling will start to decrease approzimately three to four days after the wisdom teeth extraction and should completely subside about one week after the extractions.
It is normal to have more swelling in the mornings and then have it gradually subside throughout the day as you stand up and the fluid drains due to the force of gravity.
How to Reduce Cheek Swelling After Wisdom Teeth Removal
If you don't want to look like a chipmunk after your wisdom teeth are removed, here are a few suggestions:
1 - Ask the oral surgeon if he or she can get you some corticosteroids. There have been some studies (here's one) that suggest that steroids can reduce cheek swelling after the wisdom teeth are removed.
The book Contemporary Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery recommends the steroid dexamethasone to control "postsurgical edema" (which means "swelling after surgery") and had the following to say about this subject:
Dexamethasone is a long-acting steroid and its efficacy in controlling third molar postsurgical edema is documented. This drug can then be continued in an oral dose of 0.75 to 1.25 mg twice a day for 2 to 3 days to continue edema control.
2 - Heat applied on the third day after surgery can help reduce cheek swelling. Be sure to use water that isn't too hot - you don't want to damage your skin! Heating pads and hot water pads are good suggestions.
Don't apply heat until at least the third day after wisdom teeth extraction.
3 - Keep your head elevated. If you keep your head elevated, it is harder for the fluid to stay up in your head due to the force of gravity. If you spend a lot of time lying down in bed, you may find that you have puffier cheeks!
Conclusion
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Hi, uhm, i got 3 of my wisdom teeth pulled out on friday november 26 and they are still swolen and today is november 30th. is it possible for them to stay puffy forever? and if there is an infection, what kind of infection could it be?
Hi Brittany - Sometimes swelling stays around for a while. As long as the swelling and pain aren't getting worse, it could be that you're just taking a while to recover.
Your cheeks won't stay puffy forever. I was a teenager when I got my wisdom teeth taken out, so I know that it can seem like an eternity! Hang in there, and you'll be just fine.
Infections are VERY rare. If you have a LOT of pain and you're getting pus draining out, then you should definitely go see your dentist/oral surgeon.
I hope that helps, if you have any other questions, just leave another comment. Thanks for your comment!
I got all 4 of my wisdom teeth taken out on August 1st and it's now quiet 3rd. Do you think the swollen cheeks will be gone by the 5th? It's been pretty puffy yesterday and this morning so I'm afraid I won't be able to go back to work on Friday. Will using a heating pad be more efficient? Or an ice pack? Thanks:)
Hi Cindy - The swelling depends on how invasive the surgery was and how quickly your body can repair the spot where the tooth used to be.
You can read the section "How to Reduce Cheek Swelling After Wisdom Teeth Removal" for some tips on the heating pad/ice issue.
I hope that helps - Thanks for your comment, Cindy. Let me know if you have any other questions.
its it normal for my cheeks to get more swollen the day after the removal rathather then the daay of the removal?
Hi Yessenia - Yes, it is normal. Your cheeks continue to get more swollen one to two days after you have your wisdom teeth removed. On the day that they are removed, your cheeks are just beginning to swell.
Don't worry, the swelling is natural and it eventually does go away! Thanks for your question. I hope that helps.
Hi, I had my wisdom teeth taken out 1 week ago and there is still swelling that isn't going down and a lot of pain also. One of my stitches has started to come out, and I am not sure if they are the one that dissolve or not. I don't know what to do, so can you give me a suggestion?
Hi Autumn - Did your oral surgeon make an appointment with you to have your stitches taken out? If not, then they probably are the ones that dissolve. If there is pain that is getting worse and swelling that's getting worse one week later, it would be a good idea to get in touch with your oral surgeon and find out if something is wrong.
If I were you, I would give them a call and let them know what's going on. Since they are the ones that pulled the teeth, they'll know what kind of complications might be more likely in your situation. I hope that helps. Have a merry Christmas!
Hi I had my wisdom teeth pulled out on June 23rd, 2011 and t's now the 25th.
Is it normal for my swollen cheeks to get stuck between my teeth when I bite down? And why is one side of my face more swollen than the other? In the back of my mouth, there is a red spot that seems to be swollen, I dont know if it's infected or if it's just part of the healing process.
Thank you!!
Hi Christian - With the swelling, it is possible to bite down on your cheek tissue. One side could be more swollen than the other if the wisdom tooth was buried deeper in the bone and required a more invasive surgical procedure to remove that particular tooth.
The socket where the tooth used to be may be red for a until it heals. Infections are pretty rare, but it's always safe to check with your oral surgeon/dentist to make sure that everything is healing properly. I hope that helps, Christian!
Hi, I had all 4 of my wisdom teeth removed about 11 hours ago, when do I start getting puffy cheeks? And am I supposed to use a icepack? And when could I apply a heating pad? and will I get bruises on my face, why and when will the bruises show?
Hi Linda - Usually the swelling builds up gradually and reaches its maximum 1-2 days after the extractions. At my dental school we tell people that to reduce swelling, they should apply an ice pack on the skin over the extraction site 20 minutes on and then 20 minutes off for the first 6-8 hours. I'm not sure about the heating pad. If I remember right, I got bruises when my lower wisdom teeth were removed, but not when I had my uppers taken out.
I hope that helps. Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks for your comment, Linda!
It has been 48 hours since my top and bottom wisdom teeth on my right side
have been extracted. On the cheek near the bottom stitches I seem to have developped
what looks like a canker sore. It's protruding like a hill right and has a white tip. Is it an infection?
I have rinsed with mouth wash the first day after eating. And am now rinsing with salt water. It hurts a lot even though I'm on pain killers. I have been wearing an ice pack but the swelling is still present. What should I do?
Hi Rita - Without seeing it, I really can't tell you what it is. If you're unsure, it wouldn't hurt to call your dentist/oral surgeon to see if they can let you know what's going on. I wish I could be of more help. Thanks for your comment!
Hi, I had all 4 of my impacted wisdom teeth removed on June 29th. Tomorrow will be July 3rd making it 5 days since the day of surgery. I am also 19 years old. The swelling has gone down a lot & its peak was during the 24-48 hour mark. However, I have a double chin now. When will this go away? Is it possible to stay like this permanantely? Also, I stopped taking the hydrocodone prescribed because it was making me feel very nauseated. I am taking an antibiotic regularly, but I am still experiencing some discomfort & throbbing. It comes & goes. I have been rinsing my mouth with salt water & I have also been using peridex to rinse my mouth every morning and every night. Since its been several days since surgery, can I still use ice packs to numb the pain? I switched to a hot towel after the 48 hour mark but I think the heat was the cause of more headaches. Thanks for your time.
Hi Ester - I imagine that the swelling by your chin will eventually go down. I remember it seemed like it took about a week for my swelling to go away when I had my wisdom teeth taken out. Discomfort is normal after getting teeth out, but that should eventually go away if everything is healing up nicely. Your dentist/surgeon is the best source to find out what you can do if you have any lingering problems.
I hope that helps, Esther. Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks for your comment!
Hi. I just had my lower right impacted tooth removed. I'm planning to wear braces (the second time, because I didn't wear the temporary braces). I had the surgery on July 4, and now it's July 6. My cheek is still swollen, and under chin is actually a bit bruised too. I'm having difficulties to open my mouth. What should I do to make this swollen go away? I still have lower left impacted tooth and both mandibular first premolars to get pulled out.
Hi Inez - Since it's already been a couple of days, the swelling has probably already peaked and your body will naturally get rid of the swelling as time goes by.
With impacted teeth, we have to remove bone and it can be a little more traumatic to your mouth. Good luck with the rest of your extractions and the braces!
I hope that helps, Inez. Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks for your comment!
Hi, I had my wisdom teeth out on Tuesday, and the pain isn't all that bad, but the swelling is terrible. My oral surgeon said not to use ice after 24 hours, so how can I make the swelling go down? Thanks alot!
Hi Anongirl3212 - Nice name. The textbook Contemporary Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery says that you can use ice in the first 24 hours, but on the second day, no ice or heat should be applied. It then states, "On the third and subsequent postoperative days, application of heat may help to resolve the swelling more quickly. Heat sources such as hot water bottles and heating pads are recommended. Patients should be warned to avoid high-level heat for long periods to keep from injuring the skin."
I hope that helps. Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks for your comment!
Hi, one more question. I had all four wisdom teeth out on Tuesday, but I'm scared to take a hot shower. I'm tired of cold showers
. Will it slow the healing process if I take a hot shower??
Hi Anongirl3212 - I'm not aware of any studies showing that a hot shower would slow the healing process. Did someone tell you that it would? Let me know.
Thanks for your comment!
Hi Tom, your answer to my question is so helpful. Thank you
One more question. It's the fourth day after the extraction, I still have the swollen cheek. This morning I was brushing my teeth carefully, after I gargled, there was a bit blood. Is that normal? I get all paranoid night and day toward this condition. I still feel a bit sore, but i think it's normal because you said I just had traumatic experience. I'm sorry for the way I write, English is not my first language
Hi Inez - I'm glad it helped! My guess is that the toothbrush probably disturbed the extraction area and it caused you to bleed. Soreness is definitely normal. If you experience prolonged bleeding that won't stop, that's not normal. It sounds like everything is healing well.
Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks for your comment, Inez!
One of my friends had her wisdom teeth out as well, and when she took a hot shower, it loosened the blood clot and caused her to get dry socket.
Got it. I haven't heard of dry socket from a shower before, but I guess it's possible. Usually we see dry socket occurring because the patient was sucking on something (cigarrette, straw, etc.) which loosens the blood clot.
Thank you so much!
I promise this is the last question I have! Ok, so I had all 4 wisdom teeth out a week ago, and I was wondering when it would be okay to chew with the back teeth? Thank you for all your help!
Hi Anongirl - It's a good idea to take it easy by eating soft foods. Once you feel like you can chew those without any pain, then it's probably alright to move on to harder foods. If you feel pain, that's a sign that you need to back off and let your tissue heal some more. Your dentist/oral surgeon can give you more information about any special precautions you need to take depending on how your surgery went.
I hope that helps. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Hi there,
I had all four wisdom teeth extracted in two sittings over the past 6 weeks. One of the lower teeth was so deeply impacted that the dentist had to remove some bone to get at it. I was in considerable pain following the surgery and swelled up like a chipmunk for the next few days. I went back to have the stitches removed almost three weeks later (I also had to get a porcelain inlay in another tooth) and all seemed well. However, a week later (almost a month after the wisdom tooth removal/bone removal), my face/cheek/jaw had started to swell up hugely! It's really quite sore and feels really hard, almost as if I have a golf ball in my jaw/cheek. Is this normal? There are no bad smells so I don't think it's infected. I find it odd as it seemed to be getting better, there was no swelling, and then, in the past few days, it's been getting worse, more swollen and harder. Do you have any idea what's going on? I've been taking ibuprofen but it's making no difference. I hope you can help! Thanks. Gayle
Hi Gayle - It's not normal to get swollen again a few weeks after the surgery. Perhaps an infection got in after the stitches were removed. In any case, it's definitely something that you should check with your dentist about to see what's going on. Hopefully it will get resolved.
I hope that helps, Gayle. Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks for your comment!
Thanks for the advice Tom! You were absolutely right about the infection. I went back to the dentist and yes, I had a pretty bad infection. He put me on a course of antibiotics for two weeks - a combination of amoxycillin and metronizadole and it's pretty much ok now although I still feel there's a bit of a lump there. I'm hopeful it will be 100% ok in a few weeks. Thanks again! Gayle
Hi Gayle - I'm glad everything's working out. Good luck fighting off the infection!
Hi,
I had my wisdom teeth out on Thursday and have had the usual pain and swelling, particularly on my left side. I am starting to worry today as the swelling has not gone down on the left side, and I can feel a (possibly fluid filled) lump on my cheek. It is preventing me from opening my mouth properly and I have only been able to eat soft food.
Is this normal? Should I go see my dentist tomorrow if it is still there?
Thanks for your help!
Hi Mary - Sometimes the swelling can take a long time to go down. It can take as long as a week for the swelling to resolve. If you have any questions specific to your treatment, I'd recommend calling your dentist. One of the side effects of getting a tooth pulled out can be the inability to open your mouth very wide at all.
I hope that helps. Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks for your comment, Mary!
Hi, I got all 4 wisdom teeth pulled out on Wednesday morning but I still have trouble eating and drinking liquids because of my swollen cheeks but I was wondering if everything will be better by Sunday afternoon to eat not hard foods but just regular safe food comfortably. p.s What are exactly what you consider hard foods??
Hi Michael - Everyone heals at a different rate. The swelling should be going down by Sunday, but you may be still slightly swollen. We generally consider "hard foods" to be things like pretzels, chips, and any other hard things that could irritate your gums or get stuck and infected down where your teeth used to be.
I hope that helps! Thanks for your comment, Michael. Let me know if you have any other questions!
its been 3 days since i got mine taken out nd my mom says its getting worse i havent been taking the penicilin like im suppose to is that the problem nd i SERIOUSLY NEED YOUR HELP I LOOK LIKE A CHIPMUNK!!!!!!!!?????
Hi Jan - I'm not sure if the penicillin is the problem. The swelling can take some time to resolve, even up to a week. There are some suggestions above in the article that can help you under the heading How to Reduce Cheek Swelling After Wisdom Teeth Removal.
I hope that helps - Thanks for your comment, Jan. Let me know if you have any other questions.
I got all of my wisdom teeth extract yesterday. Nothing hurts except my cheek is almost like in my gum where my tooth used to be on the bottom side. So I can not chew with out causing pain. Is this normal?
Hi Pat - Depending where the tooth was located, it could cause you to bite your cheek for a while. If it concerns you or doesn't resolve with healing, then it would be a good idea to have it looked at.
I hope that helps - Thanks for your comment, Pat. Let me know if you have any other questions.
I had lower impacted wisdom tooth extracted last Tues (4 days). Primary concern is that my jaw, tongue, mouth on that side still feels very numb after 3 days - is that normal? Wednesday, my jaw was really swollen, I generally felt beat up, and I commented on the numbness when I talked to my dentist Wed . Major problem: dental office open Mon-Thur - I've left 2 messages at his home - no response - probably out of town. Same dentist for 16 years - have excellent, trusting relationship - no one else to turn to. Extraction site doesn't feel all that bad - I'm focused on the numbness - which may be a good thing or not. Could this be a drug reaction, or is it a result of the surgery? I just want to know if it's normal to feel like the anesthetic is still active. Taking Rx: Hydrocodone (Vicodin) for pain; Cephalexin 500 mg antibiotic. p.s. I'm 72...need some PEACE.
Hi Nelia - The prolonged numbness sounds a lot like IA nerve paresthesia. This can occur after extraction of impacted wisdom teeth. Usually it is temporary and resolves within a few weeks/months. I would check with your dentist and see if he can offer you any advice on your specific situation.
I hope that helps - Thanks for your comment, Nelia. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Hi Tom,
I had my teeth removed 5 days ago and have not experienced any inflammation of my cheeks. I feel very lucky, but I am curious as to how rare this is? As I understand it, inflammation is our bodies natural mechanism to fighting and healing areas of damage within the body. So is it in any way bad that my body did not mount an inflammatory response?
I promise, there has been NO inflammation at all
Thank you for your help.
Hi Lauren - The degree of inflammation depends a lot on where your wisdom teeth are located, how big they are, how developed they are, etc. If the dentist/surgeon doesn't have to remove very much bone to get your wisdom teeth out, then you will likely not have very much inflammation. If the surgery is more invasive, there will probably be a lot more inflammation. I've taken out back teeth where we've had to remove bone, and the patient usually gets more inflammation then front teeth that come out very easily and heal quickly.
In any case, extracting teeth is a big deal - we're removing an appendage from your body. You may have had a very slight amount of inflammation that wasn't noticeable to you
I hope that helps - I can't give an exact percentage, because everyone's teeth are different and all oral surgeons have varying techniques that they use. Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks for your comment, Lauren!
Hello Tom,
I had my 3 wisdom teeth removal on Monday. Only one side of my cheeks (Partial bony) starts swollen today (Tue). I have been eating yogurt and soup these days. Can I brush my teeth with toothpaste during healing? I am used to using dental floss to clean my teeth. I can't do it due to the soreness of my cheek. I am afraid the wound will get infected if my teeth are not clean enough. when the sitches remove, do i need to be more careful of cleaning my mouth?
Thanks a lot.
Hi Chloey - We usually advise patients to brush their teeth, but to not brush near the extraction sites. It's a good idea to be careful until healing is completed. We usually recommend mixing a small amount of salt with warm water and rinsing with that to clean out any food debris left in your mouth after eating. I have seen people who don't brush their teeth at all eventually heal fine. If you're in doubt, you might want to get in touch with your oral surgeon to see what they recommend.
I hope that helps, Chloey. Thanks for your comment! Let me know if you have any other questions.
hi. i had all four wisdom teeth out last thursday. my left side is still kinda tender and swollen and i have noticed that i now have little skin flaps beside the first few back teeth on both top and bottom. is this a result of the swelling and will they go away once it subsides?
Hi Anna - The skin flaps are probably where the surgeon had to pull back the tissue in order to get your teeth out. Those will usually heal with time. The swelling means that your body is working to heal extraction areas.
I hope that helps - Thanks for your comment, Anna. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Hi,
I had all four of my wisdom teeth removed Monday and have been brushing and flossing as usual. I have noticed an odor and bad taste in my mouth since the surgery. Is this normal and how long will it last? I do not have a dry socket since I have no pain. I have also been rinsing my mouth with salt water and using the syringe every time I eat.
Hi Jeannie - This can be normal depending on how much surgery was involved to get the teeth out. Sometimes the blood along with the stitches can leave a bad taste in your mouth. I would imagine that it will go away soon - if not, it wouldn't hurt to make sure there's nothing wrong by checking with your oral surgeon/dentist.
Hi,
My daughter who is 18 did oral surgery to remove all of her wisdom teeth on July 21 2011. Her oral surgeon prescribed her course of steroid and antibiotics for post op care and healing. She didn't have much of swelling and her pain was well managed by ibuprofen only for a week. Her stitches were disolved and each surgical sites were healed very well. there's only one hole like depressed area on her left lower side. I made an appointment with her oral surgeon to check her surgical site healing status and depressed area on Aug 7 2011. Her surgeon said surgical sites healed really well and should not worry about depressed area. He instructed to flush with syringe provided for two more weeks. Now she left home in MA for her college at Ithaca NY. But then, she called me saying that her right cheek started to swell. She does not have any pain or fever on the swelling area. It's not the side with depressed hole like area. Luckily I am still at Ithaca with my daughter and checked her cheek swelling. It felt harder than normal cheek and swelling was not big. When I looked at inner side of swelling area it looked swollen toward teeth and skin color was whiter than normal pink color. I am thinking to take her to dentist making emergency appointment asap. But when I read web info I can probably use warm/hot towel or pad to the area to improve swelling. Could you please give me any suggestions? Thank you in advance!
Hi Miyoung - Yes, that can reduce normal swelling after wisdom teeth removal, but it sounds like your daughter's swelling isn't normal and there's something else going on that is causing the swelling. I hope everything got worked out at her emergency dental appt.
hi i got my wisdom teeth removed on the 31st it is now the 1st, on the left side it feels like i have flap of my gum on the side of my back tooth it also has a white colour to it. is this normal?
Hi Jenelle - It is likely that the surgeon had to cut int your gum tissue and make a flap in order to remove the tooth. It should eventually heal. If you have any concerns, I would talk with your oral surgeon/dentist directly.
I hope that helps, Jenelle - Thanks for your comment! Let me know if you have any other questions.
I had my wisdom teeth taken out on the 14th of July. My cheek was swollen so badly that I couldn't eat solids for nearly 2 weeks, and in the end I got a part of my swollen cheek removed (like chopped off). Then it was fine for awhile. It's now September 4th, and It's swollen again... any suggestions or tips or advice?
Hi Thomas - If it is swollen again, my only advice is that there's something wrong, so you should go get it checked out by your oral surgeon/dentist.
I hope that helps - Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks for your comment, Thomas.
I had all 4 wisdom teeth pulled yesterday & my right cheek is swollen. I have read your responses above & I now know its normal. Should I use hot or cold pack on the cheek first? I have also read to use the packs in 20min intervals, is that sound advice? I took my hydrocodone for pain and etodoloc for inflimation as soon as I saw the swelling. Also, how will I brush my teeth; I have braces & I know they need to be brushed even though I have not eatin solid foods? Help! You've a big help for me above, my mind is at ease about the swelling I just want it reduced. Thank u in advance for your help!
hey, im fifteen and im in highschool. I just got my wisdom teeth removed and the swelling is starting to go down but there is a lump in my left cheek, it doesnt hurt or anything, but it definately takes away from my appearance, i was just wondering if its normal or not?
Hi I had my wisdom teeth out on Thursday morning. I am still in a lot of pain I have woke up this morning and my face seems more swollen than ever. I have got a nasty taste in my mouth it's making me feel sick and I have smelly breath. Please can I have yr advice.
I am doing a sponsored 6k jog today do u think I will be ok?
Many Thanks
Hayley
Hi Hayley, I'm no professional by any means, but I just had my wisdom teeth removed from top and bottom on right side of my mouth. I had complications with my bottom tooth and it caused an infection which caused really bad breath. I would go back to the dentist/oral surgeon to get it checked out because I had to go into immediate surgery when they found the infection to drain it. I haven't been able to eat since Tuesday when I got my teeth pulled and it is now Saturday with really bad pain and swelling. I can't even open my mouth to eat/drink/brush my teeth and barely talk. I hope what happened to me does not happen to you and good luck.
~Heather.
Hi,
i had 1 wisdom tooth removed 3 days ago. it was buried deep and took an hour to remove. They had to cut quite a bit of bone and gum away.
i am pretty swollen which is to be expected however the part that was stitched has swollen over the top of my teeth, and now each time I talk it starts to bleed.
Some people may be happy that I haven't been able to talk! although i'm concerned this is effecting the healing. Is this normal or should I go back and see the surgeon?
thanks
I am no doctor or nurse but I would return to the doctor or at least give them a call ASAP. I had 4 impacted wisdom teeth and stayed swollen pretty long due to that but I never experienced the symptoms you have stated. Keep me posted on your recovery and I do hope you feel better soon. I will be thinking of you.
My aunt is 55yrs old she had removed her teeth 4 days before, the next day it starts swollen, however still swelling! one of neighbor given me advice eating Ice cream is best option for swollen get heal quickly. Is that good suggestions? but i was scare of septic taking cold items. But she takes proper medicine by doctors advice. Does it will take swelling to go down slowly?