Toothache face is swollen may be caused by periodontal abscess, may also be caused by apical periodontitis, acute wisdom tooth pericoronitis and other diseases caused by the infection of the surrounding tissue space, generally can be treated by means of cold compresses, periodontal rinsing, taking medication, root canal treatment, surgery and other means.
1. Periodontal abscess: Gingival abscess should seek medical attention in time to use saline and hydrogen peroxide solution to flush the periodontium to improve the symptoms. Patients can take metronidazole, cephalosporin and other drugs to relieve the symptoms of inflammation, severe toothache can take ibuprofen and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to relieve pain.
2. Apical periodontitis: Patients with apical periodontitis need to be treated by means of root canal therapy. If the infection is severe, oral antibiotics such as metronidazole can be taken for treatment.
3. Acute wisdom tooth pericoronitis: Acute wisdom tooth pericoronitis can be rinsed with hydrogen peroxide solution to disinfect and sterilize the periodontium. If the local abscess has been formed, the abscess can be incised and drained.
It is recommended that patients pay attention to oral hygiene, strictly in accordance with the doctor’s instructions for the use of drugs, to prevent the occurrence of serious adverse reactions.