How to get rid of gum swelling with braces

Fixed braces combine bonded brackets with an archwire, ligatures, and sometimes elastics. These parts can retain plaque or press against gingiva, causing redness, enlargement, tenderness, or a sore spot. Use a soft orthodontic brush plus an interdental brush beneath the wire and around each bracket. If a wire is rubbing, use orthodontic wax temporarily and contact the orthodontic clinic for an adjustment rather than trimming it at home.

Use a soft orthodontic brush plus an interdental brush beneath the wire and around each bracket. If a wire is rubbing, use orthodontic wax temporarily and contact the orthodontic clinic for an adjustment rather than trimming it at home. Will swollen gums disappear after braces are removed? Swelling caused by plaque or appliance irritation may settle after the cause is treated, but established gum enlargement needs assessment and cleaning.

Get prompt dental or orthodontic assessment for pus, fever, rapidly increasing swelling, severe pain, facial swelling, or difficulty swallowing. Persistent generalized enlargement also needs a gum examination. Is mouthwash enough around brackets? No. A rinse does not replace mechanical cleaning at the gumline, between teeth, and under the archwire.

Will swollen gums disappear after braces are removed? Swelling caused by plaque or appliance irritation may settle after the cause is treated, but established gum enlargement needs assessment and cleaning. Is mouthwash enough around brackets? No. A rinse does not replace mechanical cleaning at the gumline, between teeth, and under the archwire.