When a small splinter is lodged in the gums, you can choose the appropriate treatment according to the depth of lodging, including self-removal, surgical removal, anti-inflammatory and so on.
If the location is shallow, you can use tweezers to hold the splinter and remove it by yourself; if the splinter is deeper, it is not recommended to remove it by yourself to avoid improper operation and pushing the splinter into a deeper location, which will aggravate the damage to the gums.
If a small splinter is lodged in the flesh of the gums, if the location is shallow, you can use small tweezers to hold the end of the splinter and pull it out.
If the splinter scratches the mucous membrane or gums, and does not penetrate into the gums, and there is no obvious pain, you can rinse your mouth with an anti-inflammatory mouthwash to prevent infection, and observe whether the foreign body sensation disappears.
If the splinter is stuck deeper in the gums, or the tweezers can not hold the end of the splinter, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time to deal with, cooperate with the doctor to remove the splinter with a surgical instrument, to avoid prolonged splintering into the gums and lead to infection.