Swollen baby gums are often seen in poor oral hygiene, oral ulcers, periapical periodontitis, etc., the main methods to reduce swelling and pain are to keep the oral cavity clean, oral medication, root canal treatment.
1. Poor oral hygiene: baby gums are often caused by poor oral hygiene, due to the stimulation of soft tartar and plaque.
Need to pay attention to maintain oral hygiene, the use of children’s dental floss, careful and correct brushing, diligent rinsing, remove the stimulus, can reduce swelling and pain. Babies often ignore oral hygiene, resulting in a variety of lesions in the mouth, so parents need to assist their children in life, good oral care.
2. Mouth ulcers: baby gums can also be seen in mouth ulcers, can be treated through the method of medication to promote the healing of ulcers.
The use of painkillers such as lidocaine gel, as prescribed by the doctor, can reduce the pain induced by mouth ulcers. The inflammatory response in the mouth can be controlled by using anti-inflammatory medications such as cediriodine tablets and chlorhexidine gargle. The use of watermelon cream, ice boron powder and other drugs under the guidance of a professional doctor can promote the healing of ulcers.
3. Apical periodontitis: for the baby localized gum swelling and pain due to apical periodontitis, the treatment is mainly root canal therapy, to be eliminated after the inflammation in the root canal, gum swelling and pain can be healed.
Most of the pulp in apical periodontitis is necrotic, so it is necessary to remove the pulp and remove the infection in the pulp cavity. Oral antibiotics such as amoxicillin and metronidazole can be taken under doctor’s supervision if inflammation is evident.
The baby has swollen and painful gums, it is recommended to go to the regular hospital for examination and treatment, and follow the doctor’s instructions to use medication, not self-medication.