Swollen and painful gums after scaling can generally be treated with mouthwash or medication.
1. Containing mouthwash, after cleaning the teeth generally does not lead to gum swelling and pain, if the gum swelling and pain caused by cleaning the teeth, it may be the local inflammation is heavier. You can follow the doctor’s instructions for chlorhexidine mouthwash gargle, anti-inflammatory pain. You can also gargle with salt water at home. If the symptoms do not improve, it is recommended to timely follow-up.
2. medication, after cleaning the teeth inflammation can be greater under the guidance of the doctor to use antibiotic drugs, such as cefixime, metronidazole, etc., can control inflammation, to avoid infection. You can also choose to use hydrogen peroxide mouthwash or saline rinse after scaling.
After cleaning the teeth need to pay attention to avoid eating too cold and acidic food, so as not to stimulate the teeth to cause discomfort. Usually need to pay attention to personal oral hygiene, diligent brushing and rinsing.