The main treatment measures for wisdom tooth eruption include incision and drainage, rinsing and medication, and extraction.
Wisdom teeth eruption process and the surface of the gums covered by the existence of blind pockets, which will be stored bacteria, food debris, etc., may cause wisdom teeth pericoronitis, which can be manifested as gum swelling and pain. If an abscess develops, incision and drainage are required to release the pus. If an abscess has not formed, the main treatment is rinsing and medication, using 3% hydrogen peroxide or 0.12% chlorhexidine solution.
Once the swelling and pain of the wisdom teeth have subsided, they usually need to be extracted on an elective basis to avoid recurrent attacks. Unless in rare cases wisdom teeth can be retained, good oral hygiene should be practiced.
It is advisable to visit a hospital promptly for treatment or therapy under the guidance of a doctor for swollen and painful wisdom teeth.