What should I do if my wisdom tooth becomes inflamed, swollen, and painful whenever I have excessive internal heat?
Dec 05, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Liwen
Introduction
Inflammation, swelling, and pain of wisdom teeth triggered by excessive internal heat can be relieved through general treatments, medication, or surgical intervention. If the inflammation and pain are not severe, you can rinse your mouth at home with mouthwash, which helps remove food debris from the gums and inhibits bacterial growth. It's also important to brush your teeth properly and regularly every day, and to clear any food particles lodged between the teeth.
When wisdom teeth become inflamed, swollen, and painful due to "heatiness," symptoms can be relieved through general treatments, medication, surgical interventions, and other methods.
1. General Treatment
If the inflammation and pain of the wisdom teeth are not severe, you can rinse your mouth at home with mouthwash, which helps remove food debris from the gums and inhibits bacterial growth. It's also important to brush your teeth properly and regularly every day and to clear any food particles lodged between teeth. Maintain a light diet and avoid consuming excessive oily, spicy, or irritating foods.
2. Medication
Inflammation and pain in wisdom teeth caused by "heatiness" typically indicate pericoronitis. Under a doctor’s guidance, anti-inflammatory medications such as Roxithromycin Capsules or Metronidazole Tablets may be taken. These drugs are effective in reducing oral inflammation.
3. Surgical Treatment
If swelling of the wisdom tooth leads to abscess formation, elevated white blood cell count, or systemic fever, incision and drainage under medical supervision may be necessary to release pus, along with placement of a drainage strip at an appropriate site. A gingival flap excision surgery can also be performed to remove the bacterial-harboring periodontal pocket. In severe cases where treatment is ineffective, removal of the wisdom tooth may be considered.
Therefore, early examination and preventive extraction of wisdom teeth are recommended, as they help protect oral health and prevent pericoronitis.
