Tooth pain and facial swelling may be the spread of periapical inflammation leading to maxillofacial space infection, in the early stage of infection should be cold compresses, to avoid the spread of inflammation, after the abscess formation of timely incision and drainage, and root canal treatment of the affected tooth, as follows.
In the early stage of maxillofacial gap infection, cold compresses can be applied to the infected area to reduce local blood flow, slow down blood circulation and reduce the metabolic activity of bacteria to avoid further spread of infection.
After the abscess is formed, the abscess should be incised and drained at a low level, and after the infection is relieved or controlled, root canal treatment should be performed on the infected foci as soon as possible, which consists of root canal preparation, root canal disinfection, and root canal filling.
It is recommended to go to the hospital in time to receive professional treatment as soon as possible.