Tooth swelling and inflammation can use ibuprofen, acetaminophen and other drugs for rapid pain relief, but still need to be treated for the diseases that cause tooth swelling and inflammation, tooth swelling and inflammation may be due to gingivitis, may also be due to periodontitis, may also be due to apical periapical inflammation caused by different causes, different treatment methods. 1. Gingivitis: gingivitis can lead to symptoms of tooth swelling and inflammation, the use of hydrogen peroxide solution, chlorhexidine and other drugs to do local rinsing, in addition to pay attention to oral hygiene, remove plaque, calculus. 2. Periodontitis: Periodontitis can lead to symptoms of swelling and inflammation of the teeth, the use of hydrogen peroxide solution, chlorhexidine and other drugs to do local rinsing, for patients with periodontal abscess, can be incised to drain the pus. 3. Periapical inflammation: Periapical inflammation can lead to the symptoms of tooth swelling and inflammation, the treatment can be opened through the pulp drainage and other ways to alleviate the symptoms, but after the symptoms are relieved should be root canal treatment or tooth extraction. The above diseases can be treated with anti-inflammatory pain medications, such as metronidazole and ibuprofen, as prescribed by the doctor. If there are symptoms of tooth swelling, pain and inflammation, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time to identify the cause and ask the doctor to deal with it.