I have braces, my gums are very swolen and are starting to cover my teeth, i brush regularly what else?

Answer 1

First of all, I feel your pain. I really hated braces.

You're developing gingivitis. See a periodontist, not just your dentist or orthodontist. This guy specializes in gums. Also, for your next routine cleaning, request a full periodontal cleaning.

For maintenance, brushing is not enough. What you have is plaque building up under your gum line. Plaque is rough and irritating. Get a water pick or use the floss threaders made for braces. It's like a big plastic needle with a big bendable eye. Also, antibiotic mouthwash such as Listerine makes a huge difference.

Good luck.

Answer 2

Your gums are becoming irritated due to the bacteria held in plaque causing gingivitis and eventually periodontal disease. This is bad!! First thing to do is brush at a 45 degree angle to the gum line working the bristles below the gum line after every meal. Second thing, is to floss twice a day. Third use an antibacterial mouthwash after brushing. Good luck.

Answer 3

I feel you pain, i had the same problem when i had braces,
and it sounds like slight gingivitus
brushing ur teeth is only the basics to maintaining healthy gums
1-so u'll have to use a anaesthetic mouth wash
2-floss at night
3-brush 3 times a day
and see ur orthodontist for some tips on how to bring the swelling down.

Answer 4

I think the first thing you should do is see your dentist. Bacteria can build up under the gum line, causing inflamation/finfection which only a dental hygieniest/dentist can remove for you. This bacteria, if left unremoved, can lead to deeper sulcus (gingival) pockets, leading to ligament/bone loss...loose teeth, then loss of teeth.

Answer 5

First, see the dentist.
Then make sure you waterpik, floss and use flouride rinse daily, as well as brushing every time you eat.
Oral-B Superfloss is the easiest floss to use.
Make sure you also get your cleanings done every 3 months.

Answer 6

If they're swolen, that means you're not brushing the gums good enough and the gums don't get enough "exercise".

Answer 7

Floss. I know, it's a pain in the rear

Answer 8

see your dentist or orthodontist soon. you may require surgery to remove the excess gum tissue.

Answer 9

Doesn't sound good. Call your dentist and see if you should go in to have it checked.

Answer 10

HAVE A PROPER PROFESSIONAL DENTAL CLEANING AND THEN BUY AND USE AN IRRIGATOR (WATERPIK) DAILY. WITH REGULAR USE THE SWELLING WILL GO AWAY AND THE IRRIGATION WILL KEEP THINGS TIDY.