Swollen gums, if it is bacterial infection caused by pericoronitis, you can take oral antibiotics; if it is periodontitis or gingivitis, periodontal treatment is needed; if it is dental neuritis, root canal treatment is needed.
Gingivitis is mostly seen as an inflammatory reaction caused by bacterial infection, which can be treated with oral medication and mouthwash, such as cefixime or amoxicillin capsules, which can be used in conjunction with metronidazole. Viral infection caused by viral gingivostomatitis, manifested as a mouth full of teeth appear red and swollen, you can use antiviral drugs, such as interferon.
Swollen gums due to periodontitis or gingivitis require periodontal treatment, removing irritants through periodontal scaling, rinsing around the gums with medication, and iodized glycerin can be applied.
Swollen gums due to inflammation of the dental nerve require root canal therapy for relief.
Therefore, swollen and painful gums need to clarify the cause of the targeted treatment, you need to go to the dentist. Medications should be used under the direction of a physician.