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What Is The Cause For Painful Swollen Gums While Using Retainer?
Hi,,, I'm using my retainer now for almost four months. This was adjusted last week and I noticed a little swolen in my gums. and now its getting bigger and sometimes it bleeds... What should i do? Its quite painful and uncomfortable. Your answer would be a great help. Thank you.
Tue, 11 Feb 2014
Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM,
I have gone through your query, you are using retainers from four month, now as you have mentioned reatainer causing discomfort, dont worry , gingival problem comes in orthodontic treatment ,
You do warm saline gargle two - three times a day, chlorhexidine mouthwash 2 times a day
Consult your orthodontist for retainer.
Hope this will help you.
Wish you good health.
I have gone through your query, you are using retainers from four month, now as you have mentioned reatainer causing discomfort, dont worry , gingival problem comes in orthodontic treatment ,
You do warm saline gargle two - three times a day, chlorhexidine mouthwash 2 times a day
Consult your orthodontist for retainer.
Hope this will help you.
Wish you good health.
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