Inflammation of wisdom teeth after drinking can be treated with abscess incision and drainage, antimicrobial medication, and rinsing with sterilizing solution 24 hours after drinking (when alcohol metabolism is complete).
Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, and inflammation of wisdom teeth, also known as wisdom teeth pericoronitis or third molar pericoronitis, refers to inflammation of the soft tissues around the crowns of the third molars when they erupt in response to a variety of stimuli, of which alcohol consumption may lead to the development of the disease.
When third molar pericoronitis occurs after alcohol consumption, it is recommended to stop drinking immediately and treat the condition once the alcohol has been fully metabolized, such as incising the inflamed abscess in the soft tissue to drain the pus out of the tissue and promote swelling and pain relief.
Antibiotics such as cephalosporins and penicillin can be taken under medical supervision to kill the bacteria and promote the symptoms to subside.
In addition, a solution such as sterile saline can be used to rinse the inflamed and swollen crown of the tooth to improve pain symptoms and clean the mouth to minimize bacterial infection.