Amoxicillin can be taken orally for swollen and painful gums, but for one aspect of treatment, it needs to be combined with dental treatment.
Inflammation of the nerves of the teeth due to dental caries can lead to red, swollen and painful gums and pus-filled gums, which can be relieved by oral amoxicillin capsules. Oral medication can provide relief, but not cure, and appropriate treatment is needed. Inflammation of the dental nerve requires removal of the infected pulp tissue, followed by root canal disinfection and root canal filling after the inflammation is completely controlled to eliminate reinfection.
Gingivitis also occurs when the gums are swollen and painful, and the infected material around the teeth needs to be removed, either by ultrasonic cleaning or subgingival scraping. The rinses around the teeth are medicated and the symptoms of swollen and painful gums can disappear.
Therefore, swollen and painful gums require oral medication along with dental treatment, which requires a visit to the dentist. Medications should be used under the supervision of a physician.