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Suggest Treatment For Inflamed Gums

Hello, I got braces approximately a year ago. It was not a problem until now. The gum above my tooth has become inflamed. This is only because the orthodontists has put a bracket on the tooth,below the inflamed gum, to force it out and to line it up. I noticed that I have a light-yellowish bump and a dark red dot on my gum, above the tooth. I really don't know what to do and I don't know what I have.
posted on Wed, 30 Jul 2014
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Dentist, Endodontics ,  's  Response
Hello and thanks for consulting HCM.

I have gone through your query. it is common to have gum problem during orthodontic treatment as the tooth will be moving from its position.

as you said you are undergoing the orthodontic treatment since one year. its best you visit your dentist regarding this problem.he will check whether the forces applied on teeth is not more.
and if necessary he may go for cleaning of your gums.

meanwhile you can use a mouthwash to rinse your mouth and a oral gel with metronidazole like Rexidine M gel can be applied on the gums.

Hope this answers your query.Take care

Regards
Dr. Shesh
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Dentist,  Dr. Anshumala Singh's  Response
Hello and welcome.
Thanks for sharing your concern.

Please do not get worried.This is called as gingivitis and it gets corrected by simple cleaning called as scaling.
This is seen in patients wearing braces,as the accessibility for cleaning each and every teeth is reduced.Therefore you can see your orthodontist in next follow up and get it cleaned.Meanwhile maintain good oral hygiene and do warm saline rinses.This should help.you can also use mouth wash for a period of one week until you see your dentist.
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Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Inflamed Gums

Hello and thanks for consulting HCM. I have gone through your query. it is common to have gum problem during orthodontic treatment as the tooth will be moving from its position. as you said you are undergoing the orthodontic treatment since one year. its best you visit your dentist regarding this problem.he will check whether the forces applied on teeth is not more. and if necessary he may go for cleaning of your gums. meanwhile you can use a mouthwash to rinse your mouth and a oral gel with metronidazole like Rexidine M gel can be applied on the gums. Hope this answers your query.Take care Regards Dr. Shesh