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What Causes Swelling In Gums After Getting Braces?
Hi! I just got my braces just over 2 weeks ago and my gums at the back of my teeth (left side) are inflamed and are sorta growing down onto my teeth and are making them look smaller. When i touch them or brush my teeth they hurt. Help? Thanks in advance!
Wed, 13 Aug 2014
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The inflammation, pain and sort of growing down of your gums after braces can be due to improper dental hygiene. Usually, after braces placement there is difficulty in brushing properly. Sometimes, there are attachments of the braces which protrude out and impinges on the gums. So it is advisable to consult your dentist to find out the exact cause.
The inflammation, pain and sort of growing down of your gums after braces can be due to improper dental hygiene. Usually, after braces placement there is difficulty in brushing properly. Sometimes, there are attachments of the braces which protrude out and impinges on the gums. So it is advisable to consult your dentist to find out the exact cause.
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Hi,
Thanks for posting the query,
This could be due to the pressure exerted by the braces, i would like to tell you that you have to maintain a very good oral hygiene during the procedure , i would suggest you to get the complete mouth scaling and polishing done by the concerned Dentist, at home take lukewarm saline and antiseptic mouthwash rinses, take multivitamin suplements daily, drink plenty of fluids which are rich in vitamin C like lemons, oranges.....
Hope you find this as helpful,
Take care!
Thanks for posting the query,
This could be due to the pressure exerted by the braces, i would like to tell you that you have to maintain a very good oral hygiene during the procedure , i would suggest you to get the complete mouth scaling and polishing done by the concerned Dentist, at home take lukewarm saline and antiseptic mouthwash rinses, take multivitamin suplements daily, drink plenty of fluids which are rich in vitamin C like lemons, oranges.....
Hope you find this as helpful,
Take care!
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