Swelling of the gums after tooth extraction can be dealt with through general treatment, medication and other measures.
1. General treatment: within 48 hours you can use ice cool towels and other local cold compresses, can effectively shrink blood vessels, reduce edema and relieve swelling; 48 hours later you can take hot compresses, can promote the absorption of inflammation and dissipation; dietary attention not to eat too hot food, as well as too spicy and hard ingredients.
2. Medication: If there are signs of secondary bacterial infection, you can take metronidazole, amoxicillin and other antibiotics, and severe pain can take ibuprofen, acetaminophen and other drugs.
Swelling of the gums after tooth extraction requires prompt medical attention, and medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor.