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Suggest Treatment For Damaged Tissue Cause Due To Braces

Hi. I got my braces off last week and got plastic retainers to wear at night. On the bottom right-hand side, my gums have ripped/torn or damaged tissue and small white bumps that are very painful which makes it hard to put the retainer in. It fit perfectly when I got them fitted. Is this normal? If so, what can I do to treat it?
Thu, 24 Jul 2014
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Dentist,  's  Response
Thanks for using Health care magic.

Read your query.

The damaged tissue could be due to the trauma caused by the retainer or any rough surface on the retainer.
I would advice you to visit your orthodontist and get it evaluated and check for the fitting and smoothness of the retainer.

Do antiseptic mouth wash gargling.
Apply an topical anesthetic agent on the lesion twice daily till it heals.

Hope this was helpful.
Thanks and regards.
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Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  Dr. Mahesh Kumar T S's  Response
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The damaged tissue could be because of the trauma by the retainers. because of the trauma there might be a ulcer causing pain. Stop using the retainers for 3-4 days. You can take topical anesthetic and analgesics like anabel gel. apply 3-4 times daily before food for the pain.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Damaged Tissue Cause Due To Braces

Thanks for using Health care magic. Read your query. The damaged tissue could be due to the trauma caused by the retainer or any rough surface on the retainer. I would advice you to visit your orthodontist and get it evaluated and check for the fitting and smoothness of the retainer. Do antiseptic mouth wash gargling. Apply an topical anesthetic agent on the lesion twice daily till it heals. Hope this was helpful. Thanks and regards.