How to reduce swelling from painful swelling of the gums and jaw?

Swelling and pain in the jaw area are usually caused by periodontal infection. Following medical advice on medication generally brings quick relief from swelling and pain. When necessary, surgical intervention may also be required to control disease progression. Taking incision and drainage surgery as an example, the specific procedure is as follows:

1. Perform routine disinfection before surgery, put on gloves, and lay sterile drapes.

2. Position the patient in a sitting posture and administer anesthesia.

3. The doctor uses a needle for aspiration to locate the abscess cavity, then leaves the needle in place at the distant end as a marker for incision.

4. Use a pointed scalpel to puncture the center of the abscess cavity and extend the incision in both directions.

5. After incision, insert fingers into the cavity. If septated tissues are present, gently separate them to create a single cavity for pus drainage. Deep abscesses require adequate anesthesia.

6. Insert iodoform gauze into the incision, leaving one end outside.

During episodes of jaw swelling and pain, patients should eat moderate amounts of soft, easily digestible foods, avoiding excessively hot temperatures and chewing forcefully to prevent worsening pain.