Gum swelling with facial swelling may be the periapical inflammation spread to the maxillofacial gap, causing gap infection, treatment includes systemic application of antibacterial drugs, incision and drainage of pus, root canal treatment or extraction of the affected tooth, etc., as follows.
1. Systemic application of antibacterial drugs: such as amoxicillin, cefuroxime, etc., can assist in reducing the symptoms of inflammation, the drug should be used under the guidance of a doctor.
2. Incision and drainage of pus: in the low position of abscess, choose to make an incision from inside or outside of the mouth, bluntly separate the pus cavity, fully drain the pus, flush the pus cavity with saline, and then place a rubber drainage strip.
3. Root canal treatment or extraction of the affected tooth: After the inflammation is controlled, the focal tooth will be treated, and root canal treatment will be carried out for the affected teeth with preservation value, while the affected teeth with serious lesions and poor prognosis will be extracted.
It is recommended to visit a regular medical institution to receive professional treatment.