The swollen lymph nodes may be caused by apical periodontitis, periodontitis and pericoronitis, which can be treated by medication, supragingival scaling, subgingival scraping and pericoronary flushing, etc. The swollen lymph nodes may be caused by bacteria invading the tissues around the root tip.
1. Periapical inflammation: Periapical inflammation is caused by bacterial invasion of the tissues surrounding the root tip of the tooth, which may cause toothache and lymph node enlargement, and can be treated with medications such as metronidazole tablets, ibuprofen tablets, and acetaminophen tablets.
2. Periodontitis: Periodontitis can also cause swollen lymph nodes in toothache, which can be handled through etiologic treatment. Etiologic treatment is the basic treatment, which usually includes supragingival scaling and subgingival scraping, which is conducive to the reduction of inflammation.
3. Peri-coronitis: This condition is also characterized by swollen lymph nodes, and it is recommended that you consult a doctor for peri-coronary flushing. Steps for the use of hydrogen peroxide and saline alternately rinse the peri-coronary gums and teeth between the blind capsule, cleaning abscesses and food debris, repeated cleaning, until the liquid becomes clear. After the procedure, topical anti-inflammatory medication can be administered by your doctor to promote recovery.
You can also at home by yourself first through the use of chlorhexidine mouthwash or light salt water gargle, to relieve local pain, the symptoms of serious unrelieved recommended timely medical treatment.
Patients should pay attention to oral hygiene, gargle after meals, and use medication under the correct guidance of the doctor, do not blindly use medication, so as not to cause discomfort.