Buns swelling and pain in the mouth may be caused by apical periodontitis, periodontal abscess, viral infection, etc. Antibiotic treatment, local treatment, symptomatic treatment and other measures can be taken.
1. Periapical periodontitis: it is the inflammation of the tissues around the root tip of the tooth, which will lead to symptoms such as long swollen and painful gums.
In the acute stage, antibiotic treatment can be taken, such as oral or intravenous use of metronidazole, penicillin and other antibiotics; localization can be taken to open the pulp cavity drainage; the formation of subperiosteal abscess, abscess incision and drainage can be carried out; after the acute symptoms are relieved, root canal treatment can be carried out.
2. Periodontal abscess: Most of them are caused by bacterial infections that result in the resorption of the alveolar bone around the teeth to form periodontal bands, which can also lead to oral swelling and pain.
Cephalosporin, penicillin and other anti-infective treatment can be used intravenously; at the same time, gingival cleaning, subgingival scraping and surgical treatments are carried out to remove the bacteria in the periodontal pockets. If there is abscess formation, incision and drainage are required.
3. Viral infections: for example, hand, foot and mouth disease caused by enterovirus infection and oral herpes caused by herpes simplex virus infection may lead to oral ulcers, swelling and pain and other symptoms.
Mainly symptomatic treatment, oral antiviral drugs, such as acyclovir, vasiclovir and so on. If the pain is obvious, you can take ibuprofen, acetaminophen and other drugs.
There may be other reasons for the swelling and pain in the mouth, you need to go to the hospital in time to check and clarify the cause of the disease and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment.