I have swollen gums. Are they permanent?

I have braces, and my gums have started to swell up my teeth a bit. there is minor pain. I have good hygiene, but I have large spacews between some teeth. Please help. Are these permanent?

I have swollen gums. Are they permanent?
The gums are irritated by something, most likely debris. Try using a very soft bristle brush to gently clean and massage the gums. Flossing, though difficult, will usually help a lot. Using tooth picks carefully can also debride the areas. Following all the above, rinse your mouth with hydrogen peroxide mixed with equal parts water. This should alleviate the gingivitis quickly. If not, see your dentist. Good Luck
Reply:I doubt if it's something serious.I once had one of those,and my dentist cut the infectious swell but after having my entire mouth under anesthesia...


try this link for some prognosis:


http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/sym/swolle...
Reply:Good oral hygiene is vital. Swollen, bloody gums are common but not good. Braces are difficult to clean and require techniques above and beyond normal oral hygiene. Go to a store with a large dental display (Walgreens, WalMart, etc) and shop the various battery powered tooth brushes. Also, look for interproximal brushes (between the teeth) Use Listerine mouth wash after brushing. Swish for 1 minute (timed) All this will hurt until your gums are returned to health.





DDS 33 yrs
Reply:Do your best keeping it clean


See your dentist if it doesn't get better! (How old are you? Some aggressive kinds of periodontitis is likely to come when people are in the brace-age because of hormonal changes in the body)


Do you use medication? some types of madication gives swollen gums.


It's not permanent. It will disappear when the cause of the inflammation and the inflammation itself disappears.


B- Dental student
Reply:No. It's not permanent. Because your braces are metal, bacteria love to be around it (it provides a haven for them). The bacteria will go up into your gums and infect them. Next time you are in for an ortho checkup,.tell your doctor. He/She may write you a prescription for a dental rinse that is a bit stronger than Listerine (but doesn't burn).



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