The rapid methods for reducing swelling and pain in dental scars include the following:
Rinsing method:
Rinse mouth with salt water: Take a spoonful of salt, add it to half a cup of boiling water and stir until it dissolves. After cooling, use it to help remove food residue from the mouth and reduce inflammation and bacteria.
Bee alum mouthwash formula: Boil 5 grams of dew honeycomb and 3 grams of white alum in water until warm, then rinse with water, 4 times a day, 1 dose per day, until the pain is relieved.
Cold compress:
Apply a damp cold towel, ice pack, or ice cubes to the swollen and painful cheek area for about 15 minutes each time, 3-4 times a day, which can help relieve pain.
Pinch the Hegu acupoint:
Pinching and pressing the Hegu acupoint (located at the intersection of the thumb bone and index finger bone) with nails or fingertips can help alleviate or eliminate gum swelling and pain.
Taking anti-inflammatory drugs:
If the swelling and pain are severe, anti-inflammatory drugs such as amoxicillin can be taken appropriately to help eliminate inflammation.
The above methods can be tried according to the severity of swelling and pain and individual circumstances. If the swelling and pain persist or the symptoms worsen, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly.