The swollen and painful upper gums of the incisors may be the result of apical periodontitis, gingivitis or periodontitis, and the pain can be resolved with targeted antimicrobial medications or root canal treatment.
1. Periapical inflammation. Periapical periodontitis can cause pain in the gums at the root tip of the tooth, or even abscesses in the socket, which can be treated with calcium hydroxide in the root canal for antibacterial medication after root canal treatment and extraction of the pulp. Eliminate the inflammation in the root canal.
2. Gingivitis. The upper gums of the incisors are swollen and painful, which may also be caused by localized food impaction or plaque causing gingivopapillitis or gingivitis, which requires the removal of local irritants, the use of iodine povidone, hydrogen peroxide or saline localized rinsing, and wiping the inflamed gums.
3. Periodontitis. Gum swelling and pain may also be caused by periodontitis, loss of attachment around the root tip, red, swollen and bleeding gums, cleaning and treatment can be used in the periodontal pockets of the use of minocycline hydrochloride antibacterial, but also rinsing chlorhexidine.
The upper gums of the incisors are swollen and painful, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time for examination, and then follow the doctor’s instructions for targeted medication.