It is not realistic to stop the pain immediately with swollen gums, and any method requires a certain process, but there are ways to achieve relief from painful symptoms. The causes of gum swelling and pain may be plaque, gingivitis or periodontal abscesses, etc. Usually, you can relieve the pain by living tricks or applying drugs, etc. After the pain is relieved, you also need to treat the cause in order to avoid reoccurrence. A, life tricks: 1, containing pepper in the pain is intense, teeth bite ginger, aloe vera and other ways, although there is no scientific research to confirm, but in clinical practice the application of good results, can be used appropriately; 2, to white wine or light salt water rinse mouth, can also be to a certain extent to relieve inflammation and pain; 3, with ice cold compress cheeks near the gum swollen parts, can also be to a certain extent to relieve the redness and swelling of the gums, thereby reducing pain, but need to be careful not to take too long to prevent frostbite. Application of drugs: 1, the use of anti-inflammatory function of mouthwash, such as chlorhexidine containing mouthwash, can effectively promote the absorption of inflammation and relieve local pain; 2, oral analgesic drugs, such as ibuprofen, can effectively help relieve pain in a short period of time; 3, the application of antibiotic drugs, such as oral metronidazole or the use of metronidazole tablets on the swollen and painful parts, can relieve redness and swelling, reduce pain. 3, incision and drainage: If accompanied by gum abscess, if necessary, also under the help of doctors incision and drainage, to avoid delaying the disease. If toothache continues to appear, or if there is recurrent toothache, you need to go to the regular hospital stomatology department and dental hospital in time. Especially, you should pay attention to oral hygiene in your life and make use of good oral cleaning products such as toothbrush and dental floss to avoid the recurrence of infection.