Swollen and painful gums after tooth extraction

Many people will grow wisdom teeth. As we all know, wisdom teeth will be affected by malposition or other reasons during their growth, and often cause redness, swelling, and pain. Especially the pain caused by wisdom teeth inflammation is difficult for many people to accept. Some people usually choose to remove wisdom teeth to relieve toothache. However, some people experience swollen and painful gums after tooth extraction. What should they do?

What should I do if my gums swell after tooth extraction?

① Concentrated saline for pain relief

Concentrated salt water helps to reduce inflammation. You can dip a cotton swab in concentrated salt water and apply it to the swollen and painful gums. Keep doing this for 2-3 minutes and then rinse your mouth with boiled water. This can effectively relieve swollen and painful gums.

② Ginger relieves pain

Ginger has anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. Take a piece of fresh ginger and bite it on the swollen and painful gums. Repeating this process several times can effectively relieve the pain.

③Brushing teeth to relieve pain

Brushing your teeth can promptly remove food debris remaining on the surface of your teeth and reduce irritation to your gums. Usually, you can insist on brushing your teeth with Pueraria lobata Keyaning toothpaste in the morning and evening. The active essence of Pueraria lobata contained in the toothpaste can penetrate the oral mucosa, inhibit the growth of harmful oral bacteria, and prevent gum pain caused by bacteria!

④Cold compress to relieve pain

Applying an ice pack directly to the cheeks where the gums are swollen and painful can cause the local capillaries to contract, lower the body temperature, and have anti-inflammatory, hemostatic, and analgesic effects.

⑤Take antibiotics to relieve gum swelling and pain

Antibiotics are very effective for inflammation, oral swelling and pain caused by trauma. Taking one capsule every 6 to 8 hours can effectively relieve gum pain.

What should I do if my gums swell and ache after wisdom tooth extraction?

First, pay attention to dental hygiene

This is very important because after the wisdom tooth is extracted, a hole will be left on our gums. When eating, some food residues may remain in the hole, which can easily lead to bacterial growth and cause swollen and painful gums. Therefore, we should pay attention to regular teeth cleaning, brush our teeth once in the morning and once in the evening, especially the cleaning of tooth cavities should be more serious. At the same time, pay attention to rinsing your mouth, and try to develop a good habit of rinsing your mouth after eating.

Second, pay attention to your usual diet

If inflammation, swelling and pain occur after wisdom tooth extraction, we must pay special attention to our daily diet and avoid eating spicy foods, too cold, too garlicky, or too hot foods. These foods can irritate our gums and aggravate the problem of swollen and painful gums. Eat more vegetables and fruits that can reduce heat, such as celery and pumpkin. These foods can relieve the symptoms of swollen and painful gums.

Third, keep a happy mood

Many people with impatient tempers often suffer from symptoms of swollen and painful gums due to their impatience. Therefore, when swollen and painful gums occur after having wisdom teeth removed, you must pay attention to keeping your emotions stable and peaceful, and do not get emotional or have big mood swings. Paying attention to relaxing yourself can also help improve this symptom.

If you do not pay attention to oral care after having your wisdom teeth removed, it is very common to have symptoms of swollen and painful gums. You do not need to be overly nervous or anxious. Pay attention to self-regulating your mood and pay more attention to your daily diet and oral hygiene. If the swollen and painful gums do not improve, it is recommended to go to the dentist for a check-up to confirm the cause.