Anti-inflammatory drugs can be taken for swollen and painful gums. However, the medication should be used under the guidance of a doctor to avoid causing adverse reactions. 1. Most of the swollen gums is due to inflammation caused by bacterial infection of the gums, and anti-inflammatory drugs can achieve the effect of sterilization and anti-inflammatory to improve the symptoms of swollen gums, so you can take anti-inflammatory drugs. 2. Clinically used anti-inflammatory drugs are amoxicillin, azithromycin and so on. After taking anti-inflammatory drugs, if the pain symptoms are not well relieved, you can also combine the use of some non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to carry out treatment. Usually pay more attention to oral hygiene, protect the teeth, pay attention to brushing before going to bed can effectively prevent bacterial proliferation within the teeth, so you can avoid the occurrence of gum swelling and pain, for dental caries also has a good preventive effect, the use of drugs need to follow the doctor’s instructions.