What should I do if my tooth is inflamed and painful?

Patients experiencing painful dental inflammation may, under a physician’s guidance, take oral anti-inflammatory medications—such as cefuroxime axetil tablets—for treatment. Symptomatic relief can also be achieved through rinsing with normal saline or holding ice chips in the mouth. However, if the condition is relatively severe—for instance, with purulent infection—pulp chamber drainage surgery may be required. In daily life, patients should avoid consuming spicy foods.