Tooth swelling and pain may be caused by periapical periodontitis. The methods to relieve toothache include taking analgesic medication, opening the pulp cavity, incision and drainage, and root canal treatment, as follows.
1. Taking analgesic drugs: you can take ibuprofen, diclofenac sodium and other analgesic drugs to relieve pain, the drugs should be used under the guidance of the doctor.
2. Open the pulp cavity: open the pulp under local anesthesia, dredge the apical foramen, so that the exudate and pus in the apical part of the root can be drained, relieve the pressure of the apical part of the root, and reduce the pain.
3. Incision and drainage: when there is a more obvious fluctuation in the local area, incision should be made to drain the pus. Opening the pulp cavity and incision and drainage can be carried out at the same time, or the pulp cavity can be opened first, and then incision can be made after the abscess has matured.
4. Root canal treatment: Root canal treatment can control apical periodontitis and avoid recurrence of toothache symptoms.
It is recommended to go to the hospital in time to receive professional treatment as soon as possible.