I got my braces off today and my gums are all swollen and I hate that felling.. its all slimly and nasty.. they told me to brush a couple times a day and I have brushed 3 times already.. I mean I know that it wont happen in a day or even over night I just want to get rid of this felling.. any ideas or have you had your braces taken off and it fell all nasty?! I just need help to get this felling out of my mouth and a pretty smile with out swollen gums!.. HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-07-12 14:40:34 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
sorry, i've never had braces cuz i've always had this beautiful smile !!!
2006-07-12 14:44:41 · answer #1 · answered by Mr.No-It-All 5 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Take it easy, girl. It is like that. About 3 months ago i took off my braces. And it was nasty. You don't feel comfort because it's d first time after years. It's same like when you have your braces at the first time right? Well at least the gums give u some warnings; don't eat gums.
2006-07-12 21:51:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a great excuse to eat some ice cream. Maybe the cold will help the swelling go down.
2006-07-12 23:26:57 · answer #3 · answered by Laurel M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I got mine off I made an appointment the next day with the dentist for a cleaning. Felt great! I recommend the same.
2006-07-12 21:44:10 · answer #4 · answered by viclyn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As hard as it is, you just have to give your body a chance to adjust. It will take a few days but the swelling and everything else will get back to normal. Just think though!!! How great you'll feel :) Congrats on getting them off! :)
2006-07-12 21:43:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the gross feeling will eventually go away
and your gums will heal
its just that they are agitated from everyone poking and pulling wires
and taking off your brackets
you can use any ibuprofen to help the swelling go down.
if the pain doesnt go away and it hurts even worse tomorrow
call your orthodontist
he can prescribe medication for you to take to help the swelling and pain.
2006-07-12 21:45:30 · answer #6 · answered by amber addiction 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think there is anything you can do about swollen gums. Just wait it out....it should be gone in a day or two.
2006-07-12 21:44:00 · answer #7 · answered by First Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, the swelling may take a few days to go down. Sorry.
2006-07-12 21:44:06 · answer #8 · answered by David T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ya i was in dat situation 4 months ago. its awfull i no, but try pushin da gums down or just wait it out.
2006-07-12 21:44:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
swish salt water around for a minute or so that should keep the infection at bay.
2006-07-12 21:43:56 · answer #10 · answered by illprayforyou 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it will get better. Try Ambesol to numb the problem areas...
2006-07-12 21:44:19 · answer #11 · answered by microsvc 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋