What should I do if my wisdom tooth swells and hurts after "shang huo" (excessive internal heat)?
Disease description:
My wisdom tooth has been swollen and slightly painful these past couple of days due to excessive internal heat ("shang huo"). What should I do? How should I treat swelling and pain of the wisdom tooth caused by "shang huo"?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Liwen
Swelling and pain of wisdom teeth due to "heatiness" are generally treated with medications, tooth brushing, and other methods. For mixed infections caused by anaerobic bacteria, antibiotics such as cephalosporins or metronidazole can be taken under a doctor's guidance. In addition, regular tooth brushing helps remove food debris, soft deposits, dental plaque, and free bacteria from the gingival sulcus. Applying glycerin around the swollen and painful gums can help suppress inflammation and relieve pain.
