What to do if your two-year-old baby’s gums are swollen and painful

Two-year-old baby gum swelling and pain, it is recommended to determine the condition under the guidance of a dentist, targeted treatment. 1, gingivitis: chronic gingivitis without pain, acute inflammation has gum swelling and pain symptoms, generally considered to be poor oral hygiene factors lead to the emergence of gum inflammation, at this time, in addition to gum swelling and pain is also very easy to appear gum bleeding. The oral clinic will remove the food, tartar, tartar, etc. from the baby’s teeth, and if necessary, rinse and apply medicine, such as iodine glycerin, and appropriately supplement vitamin C. 2, oral ulcers: when oral ulcers appear on the gums, and accompanied by inflammation, will also lead to gum swelling and pain, can use rehabilitation new liquid, stomatitis spray and other drugs to speed up the healing of ulcers; 3, periapical inflammation: if the baby’s milk teeth have If the baby’s baby teeth have been decayed, producing acute periapical inflammation, resulting in gum swelling and pain, then it is necessary to carry out pulp drainage, remove the infected pulp and complete root canal treatment; 4, herpes gingivostomatitis: this is a common disease of the oral cavity caused by herpes virus infection, when the inflammation affects the gums, the gums have redness, swelling, pain and bleeding. Systemic antiviral treatment, local use of drugs to promote healing, pay attention to oral hygiene, home isolation, the symptoms will be relieved. Parents must pay attention to the care of baby’s milk teeth, and gum inflammation is important for prevention. Daily after each nursing session, after feeding, and in the morning and evening, you need to help your baby scrub his gums and milk teeth. After the age of two, teach your baby to brush twice a day and twice a night with a small-headed soft-bristled toddler toothbrush. It is a good idea to feed your baby some warm water after each meal to help rinse the mouth.