What should I do if lymph nodes swell due to wisdom tooth growth?
Dec 06, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Liwen
Introduction
When wisdom tooth eruption or swollen lymph nodes occur, anti-inflammatory medication can first be taken orally or administered intravenously under a doctor's guidance. Symptoms can also be relieved through periodontal irrigation around the affected tooth, typically using alternating rinses of hydrogen peroxide and normal saline. If recurrent wisdom tooth growth frequently causes lymph node swelling or leads to severe discomfort, active pharmacological treatment should be pursued, followed by extraction of the wisdom tooth once the inflammation has subsided.
Swollen lymph nodes caused by wisdom tooth eruption can be relieved through medication, local physical therapy, and removal of the impacted tooth.
1. Medication: In cases of wisdom tooth eruption accompanied by swollen lymph nodes, anti-inflammatory medications may be taken orally or administered intravenously under a doctor's guidance. Commonly used drugs include cephalosporins, amoxicillin, or erythromycin, which may be combined with ornidazole or secnidazole. Once inflammation is controlled, the swelling of the lymph nodes usually subsides.
2. Local physical therapy: Symptoms can also be alleviated by irrigating the area around the crown of the wisdom tooth. Typically, hydrogen peroxide and saline solution are alternately used for irrigation. If pus is present, it should be thoroughly flushed out, along with food debris in the gingival pocket, to help reduce inflammation and relieve pain.
3. Wisdom tooth extraction: If recurrent lymph node swelling or severe discomfort is caused by the erupting wisdom tooth, the tooth should be extracted after inflammation has been adequately treated with medication. If lymph node enlargement persists even after anti-inflammatory treatment, pain relief, and reduction of swelling, surgical removal of the affected lymph node may be considered.
To ensure proper treatment, the underlying cause must be clearly identified. It is recommended to seek medical care at a hospital as early as possible.
