Swollen and painful gums, most of them are caused by infectious diseases of the teeth or periodontal tissues, should not eat chili peppers, should not eat too hard, too acidic, too hot food, and should not drink alcohol. Swollen gums, the diet should be light, do not eat chili, so as not to stimulate inflammation aggravate the symptoms, do not eat too hard, too acidic, too hot food, or may aggravate the symptoms of pain, also can not drink alcohol, because alcohol stimulation is not conducive to the recovery of the disease. Swollen and painful gums should pay attention to oral hygiene, gargle with light salt water, go to the regular hospital in time for examination and symptomatic treatment, so as not to delay the condition.