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How Should Protruding Gum In Between Teeth Be Treated?

I have braces and there is only a single spot in between two of my bottom teeth in the front, where it s pretty tricky to clean, where a part of my gum seems to have grown up in between the brackets, it s not currently causing me any pain but it looks almost as if I have a bacon bit from a salad stuck in my teeth, should cleaning a bit better help this go away or should I contact my orthodontist?
posted on Sun, 5 Oct 2014
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Hi

I have gone through your question.

Any irritation to the gums and improper cleaning of the area has lead to the swelling of the gums in that tooth.

I would suggest you to clean the area properly ,followed by the use of mild antiseptic mouthwash .If you are not able to access the area ,visit your dentist and have it cleaned in the dental office.

Hope this was of use.
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How Should Protruding Gum In Between Teeth Be Treated?

Hi I have gone through your question. Any irritation to the gums and improper cleaning of the area has lead to the swelling of the gums in that tooth. I would suggest you to clean the area properly ,followed by the use of mild antiseptic mouthwash .If you are not able to access the area ,visit your dentist and have it cleaned in the dental office. Hope this was of use.