Swelling of the flesh of the tooth requires scaling, etc. if it is caused by gingivitis, and root canal treatment if the swelling is caused by periapical periodontitis. Gingivitis is prone to the phenomenon of red, swollen and bleeding gums, usually accompanied by a large number of dental calculus, so you need to carry out ultrasonic scaling in a timely manner, the calculus and other substances to wash away, generally can be gradually relieved. If there is apical periodontitis, there will also be the phenomenon of swollen gums, usually localized redness and pain. When the apical periodontitis need timely root canal treatment, if the local inflammation is obvious, you can take antibiotics such as cefuroxime, metronidazole and so on. If the phenomenon of swollen gums, you should go to the hospital in time for examination, the use of the above drugs should follow the doctor’s instructions.