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Gaps In Teeth, Braced, Swollen Gums, Hurts. Is It Normal To Hurt?
Hello,
I've had braces for about 5 months. I have a lot of gaps but the one between my two front teeth the gum has gotten swollen in front and behind the teeth. I have a rubber band chain on my top four teeth to out them together and they have moved a lot now but the gum between the two front ones. Now hurt a little and is puffy. Is that normal bc the gap is now closed? And will it go away?
Thank you.
I've had braces for about 5 months. I have a lot of gaps but the one between my two front teeth the gum has gotten swollen in front and behind the teeth. I have a rubber band chain on my top four teeth to out them together and they have moved a lot now but the gum between the two front ones. Now hurt a little and is puffy. Is that normal bc the gap is now closed? And will it go away?
Thank you.
Mon, 7 Oct 2013
Hi,
Thanks for asking the query,
I would like to tell you that you have to maintain an excellent oral hygiene while wearing of the braces.
I would suggest you to maintain a good oral hygiene, avoid food lodgement, take antiseptic and lukewarm saline rinses.
If the swelling persists after this consult the concerned Orthodontist and get the checkup done.
Take care!
Thanks for asking the query,
I would like to tell you that you have to maintain an excellent oral hygiene while wearing of the braces.
I would suggest you to maintain a good oral hygiene, avoid food lodgement, take antiseptic and lukewarm saline rinses.
If the swelling persists after this consult the concerned Orthodontist and get the checkup done.
Take care!
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Orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances basically involves correction of tooth alignment by movement of tooth within the alveolar bone by applying constant force.
This movement many a times can produce overlying gingival inflamation i.e infection in the gums due to changes occuring in the underlying bone.
Also presence of appliance interferes with maintenance of proper oral hygiene also contributing to infection in gums leading to swelling and tenderness.
It is normal and will resolve with the completion of your treatment
For time being Warm saline rinses and massage of the affected gums with a gum paint will provide relief.
It is advisable that you consult your orthodontist for the confirmed diagnosis and treatment.
Regards.
Welcome to HCM
Orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances basically involves correction of tooth alignment by movement of tooth within the alveolar bone by applying constant force.
This movement many a times can produce overlying gingival inflamation i.e infection in the gums due to changes occuring in the underlying bone.
Also presence of appliance interferes with maintenance of proper oral hygiene also contributing to infection in gums leading to swelling and tenderness.
It is normal and will resolve with the completion of your treatment
For time being Warm saline rinses and massage of the affected gums with a gum paint will provide relief.
It is advisable that you consult your orthodontist for the confirmed diagnosis and treatment.
Regards.
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