Gum swelling and pain on the right side of the mouth may be related to wisdom teeth pericoronitis, apical periapical inflammation, periodontitis and other diseases, the patient can be treated by taking medication or surgical treatment, it is recommended that the patient seek medical attention as soon as possible.
1. Wisdom tooth pericoronitis: Wisdom tooth pericoronitis often presents the symptoms of swollen and painful gums, patients can take metronidazole, tinidazole and other antibiotics for treatment, but also through the pericoronary rinsing or removal of wisdom teeth and other ways of treatment.
2. Pulpitis, apical periodontitis: further development of pulpitis may develop into apical periodontitis, which usually needs to be treated by incision and drainage and root canal treatment, and if the wisdom teeth have no retention value, you can choose to remove the wisdom teeth.
3. Periodontal disease: oral cleaning is not in place or the stimulation of dental calculus may trigger periodontal disease, resulting in swollen and painful gums, generally can be scaling, taking metronidazole and other drugs for treatment.
It is recommended that patients pay attention to oral hygiene, regular brushing, regular scaling, avoid eating spicy and stimulating food, the use of drugs need to follow the doctor’s instructions.