Hi... can I prick my swollen gums with a toothpick to get rid of the pus? Thanks a lot
Hi don't prick your swollen gums with toothpick as it will not help you but make the conditions worse by spreading the infection. Go for dental checkup. It most probably is, either there is periodontal abscess due to bad oral hygiene or periapical abscess due to decayed tooth, for both of which you need dental treatment. So get yourself examined. In the meanwhile, do warm saline rinses and take antibiotics (amoxicillin and metronidazole both three times a day) and painkillers (diclofenac, PCM and serratiopeptidase three times a day). Wishing you speedy recoveryWith best regards Chat Doctor. 