Wisdom teeth have not yet grown out of the gum swelling and pain is considered to be the lack of local space, the growth of the position is not correct or local factors such as food and drink retention, resulting in inflammation of the soft tissues around the crown caused by. It can be improved by local rinsing, medication, and wisdom tooth removal, depending on the severity of the condition.
If your wisdom teeth are not yet grown out and your gums are swollen and painful, you can control the inflammation by local rinsing and medication if it is not particularly serious.
You can use hydrogen peroxide and saline alternately to rinse the local area, which can promote the flow of bacteria and food debris in the blind pocket, and reduce the irritation of the soft tissues around the crown. Topical iodized glycerin is applied after rinsing to tighten the pouch.
Oral antibiotics, such as cefuroxime, cefadroxil, and metronidazole, may be needed to control the inflammation. If the pain is severe, oral ibuprofen extended-release capsules or acetaminophen may also be given.
Once the inflammation is under control, it is also important to know where the wisdom teeth are growing. If the wisdom teeth are in the right place, you can remove the soft tissue around the wisdom teeth with local anesthesia. If the wisdom teeth are not in the correct position, they will need to be removed once the inflammation is under control.
If the above methods do not provide relief, the patient needs to go to the hospital for medical treatment. Medications should be used under the direction of a physician.