I have braces and every time i brush my teeth it hurts my gums and I have a soft bristle toothbrush. And if I dont brush the area that the gums hurt, it feels like I haven't brushed my teeth in days! Help!
2006-12-01 05:12:27 · 4 answers · asked by vincent i 1 in Health ➔ Dental
You must have just gotten your braces tightened. Take some aleve or motrin, something to relieve the pain, about an hour before you brush. That way it won't hurt as bad. Then you can gargle with warm salt water afterwards to also help relieve the pain.
If it has been a while since you had them tightened, you might want to talk to your dentist or orthodontist about what is making them hurt.
2006-12-01 05:16:49 · answer #1 · answered by CarolinaGirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brush and Floss at least twice a day. Flossing with braces can be a pain, but it will keep your gums from being inflamed. You should still get your regular check up and cleanings every 4-6 months, depending on what your orthodontist recommends.
2006-12-01 20:41:20 · answer #2 · answered by hunibunni8 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with your Orthodontist
2006-12-01 13:22:23 · answer #3 · answered by brendagho 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the denstist
2006-12-01 13:22:35 · answer #4 · answered by jamieleerobertsmith 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋