Is a swollen face from wisdom tooth pericoronitis mild or severe?

Wisdom tooth pericoronitis with swollen face is a more serious inflammatory reaction and is a manifestation of infection in the maxillofacial space. Wisdom tooth pericoronitis is an inflammatory reaction around the wisdom teeth due to bacterial infection, the mild manifestation of red, swollen gums overflowing with pus, eating pain, do not dare to chew with the affected side. In severe cases, there will be face swelling, that is, the maxillofacial gap infection, inflammation invades the biting muscle will also appear to open the mouth restricted, need to carry out rinsing around the teeth and medication, there is abscess formation need to be incised and drained. At the same time with the systemic anti-infection treatment. Wisdom tooth pericoronitis can be considered to be extracted after the inflammation subsides if it occurs repeatedly. Therefore, the wisdom teeth pericoronitis face swelling is a more serious reaction, need to cooperate with the systemic anti-infective treatment, you can go to the stomatology department.