What should I do if the flesh next to my innermost tooth is swollen and painful?

Swollen and painful flesh next to the innermost big teeth may be caused by wisdom teeth pericoronitis, gingivitis and other factors, which can be treated by general treatment, medication (such as iodized glycerin), surgical treatment and other ways.
1. Wisdom tooth pericoronitis: the disease will cause redness and swelling of the gum tissue near the third molar, usually pay attention to oral hygiene, develop good brushing habits, pay attention to rest, and prohibit spicy and stimulating food. In the acute stage, you can use hydrogen peroxide to rinse the blind pocket, and then apply iodized glycerin for local anti-inflammation; you can also use compound chlorhexidine gargle to gargle.
You can also use metronidazole, cefixime and other antibiotics under the guidance of a physician for anti-infective treatment; ibuprofen can be used to relieve the pain when it is severe; incision and drainage can be made after the formation of abscesses; the blind pocket can be removed to prevent bacterial growth; and the blocked wisdom teeth can be extracted as soon as possible.
2. Gingivitis: the gum tissue near the second or third molar is sick, there will be symptoms of gum congestion and swelling; usually pay attention to clean the oral cavity, timely cleaning plaque and calculus; when the condition is serious, you can use hydrogen peroxide for local rinsing and anti-inflammatory, you can also apply iodine glycerine to alleviate the symptoms; the gums are poorly shaped and can be treated by gingivectomy.
Inside the big teeth next to the swollen flesh is very painful can be timely consultation, under the guidance of the physician for related treatment, strictly comply with the doctor’s instructions for the use of drugs.