Gums swelling and pain after root canal treatment can be improved by cold compress, hot compress, taking painkillers and follow-up.
1. Cold compresses: cold compresses can be applied locally within 48 hours after root canal treatment. The purpose of cold compresses is to promote local capillary contraction, which can prevent gum swelling and pain from worsening.
2. Hot compresses: after 48 hours, you can apply hot compresses to the local area, hot compresses can promote local blood circulation, which can help relieve gum swelling and pain.
3. Take painkillers: If the pain is severe, you can take painkillers as prescribed by your doctor, such as ibuprofen.
4. Follow-up: If the treatment effect of the above methods is not particularly satisfactory, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time for follow-up, and the doctor will take into account the condition of the patient’s tooth to determine whether it is necessary to carry out root canal treatment again.
During the recovery period, patients are advised to pay attention to the oral hygiene of the teeth, which can prevent bacterial infection leading to disease aggravation, and the use of medication should be in accordance with the doctor’s instructions.