What to do if your gums are poked and prodded

For a small area of poked gums, no special treatment is usually needed; for a large area of poked gums, consider following the doctor’s instructions for medication. 1. After the gums are poked and prodded, there will be a process of self-repair, so for a small area of poked and prodded gums, generally do not need special treatment. At this time, pay attention to oral hygiene and cleanliness, keep brushing your teeth after meals, you can also apply povidone-iodine to the affected area to avoid bacterial infection; at the same time, avoid spicy and stimulating food during the healing process of the gums. 2. For the large area of the gums are punctured, there may be oral ulcers, this time, in addition to the affected area coated with povidone-iodine, consider the external use of chlorhexidine gargle, esacridine liquid and other drugs. Consider systemic antibiotics such as penicillin, cephalosporins, macrolides, sulfonamides, and other broad-spectrum antibiotics if secondary infections occur. When the gums are punctured, there is obvious redness, swelling, pain, affecting eating and other symptoms, you need to consult a doctor in a timely manner to comply with the doctor’s instructions for treatment, do not blindly self-medication.