Relying on toothpaste to treat swollen and painful gums is not very realistic because swollen and painful gums’ are classified as a disease or symptom. Toothpaste is a daily necessity and does not have the power of a pharmaceutical treatment. However, you can use toothpaste in your daily life to keep your mouth and gums in a healthier state. For example, you can use toothpaste containing herbal formulas, such as honeysuckle, dandelion, panax ginseng, saffron, etc. This type of toothpaste contains herbal ingredients that can make the problem of swollen and painful gums be alleviated to a certain extent. However, full treatment requires a combination of medication and daily diet.