What should I do about swollen and painful wisdom teeth?
Disease description:
Due to the recent growth of my wisdom tooth, I've been experiencing severe pain and swollen gums. I would like to know what I should do about wisdom tooth pain and swelling.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Liwen
After experiencing pain from wisdom teeth, patients may choose medication for treatment. This condition is usually caused by inflammation leading to swelling and pain. Under a doctor's guidance, patients can take anti-inflammatory medications to relieve symptoms. Commonly used drugs include amoxicillin dispersible tablets, metronidazole tablets, etc. If a patient frequently experiences swelling and pain from wisdom teeth, it is recommended to have the wisdom tooth extracted after controlling the inflammation to achieve improvement.
