There is no fastest clinical treatment for swollen gums. Swollen gums are related to gingivitis, pulpitis, wisdom tooth pericoronitis, etc., which can be treated with medication or surgery as prescribed by the doctor.
1. Gingivitis: patients can follow the doctor’s instructions for periodontal sequence treatment, so as to remove the irritating factors, alleviate the swelling of the gums. Patients can also use antibacterial mouthwash such as 0.12%~0.2% chlorhexidine as prescribed. For some of the inflammation subsides after the gingival form can not be restored, can be considered for gingivoplasty treatment.
2. Pulpitis: The purpose of pulpitis treatment is divided into preservation of pulp and preservation of affected teeth. The former includes direct pulp capping, indirect pulp capping, etc., and the latter includes root canal treatment.
3. Wisdom tooth pericoronitis: Gum swelling and pain is related to wisdom tooth pericoronitis. Patients can follow the doctor’s instructions with doxycycline, amoxicillin and other antibiotics to control the infection, so as to relieve the swelling. Those with pain can take oral NSAIDs such as ibuprofen and aspirin. In severe cases, abscess incision and drainage and wisdom tooth extraction are taken after the inflammation is controlled.
There are many causes of swollen gums, such as apical periodontitis, pulpitis, periodontal abscess, dental calculus and so on. It is recommended that the patient consult a doctor for examination, and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment after clarifying the disease.