How to treat gum pain and swelling caused by a wisdom tooth?

Hello,

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I can understand your concern.

As per the description, you are suffering from pericoronitis. As per the current outside scenario of the Coronavirus outbreak, one should not visit the dental clinic unless it is an emergency. So for temporary relief, I can tell you medication and a few home remedies, but for that, I need to know a few more details. Do you have any infection or pus discharge at that site? If possible upload the image of the concerned area. Until then gargle with lukewarm water and add a little salt to it. Do it for two to three times daily. Get back with the above details for appropriate medication.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Hi,

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I have gone through your attachment and query (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). It is pericoronitis. For temporary relief, you can take the tablet Combiflam (Ibuprofen and Paracetamol) twice daily after food for three days. In view of infection, take a tablet of Augmentin (Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid) 625 mg twice daily for three days after food. Take the tablet Pan 40 (Pantoprazole) twice daily for three days half an hour before food.

Gargle with lukewarm water and add a pinch of salt. Gargle after every meal to keep the site clean. After this COVID-19 pandemic subsides, you can get treated in a dental clinic. The procedure that will be done in the clinic is operculectomy.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.