The main treatments for swollen and painful gums caused by tooth decay include general treatment and surgical treatment.
1. General treatment: first of all, pay attention to oral hygiene, insist on brushing and rinsing, clean up the decayed tissues, so as to avoid repeated stimulation of the oral cavity and aggravate the pain. If there is food impaction, the residual tissue should be cleaned up as soon as possible.
2. Surgical treatment: Root canal treatment should be carried out in time for periapical inflammation caused by tooth decay. If the abscess formation range is large, you can directly perform incision and drainage or incision and drainage of pus, the purulent secretion will be cleaned up.
Dental problems should be dealt with under the guidance of a professional physician, to avoid unauthorized use of medication, if there is any adverse reaction, it is recommended to consult a doctor in a timely manner.