Owch my gums?!?!


Question: Owch my gums.?!.?
On the bottom row of my teeth in the back mollar, my gums swelled over the bracket.. I know you are supposed to brush it there, but as for now what can I do to make the pain and swelling go down.?!Health Question & Answer


Answers:
You might have an abscess on your gums.. You will need to go back to the dentist to get it drained and they will give you antibiotics to fight off the infection..Health Question & Answer

you can put a little of the wax your orthodontic gave you

that way the brackets doesnt push on your gums anymore and it would feel smooth..

try some orajel on that part of the gums alsoHealth Question & Answer

just keep brushing, the swelling wont go down until you get your braces off.. my gums swelled over my brackets too, brushing will help them go down some.. I got my braces off almost two months ago and my gums are still swollenHealth Question & Answer

Uff....Maybe its already really infected if its black.. Have you talk to your dentist about it.?.?
Rinse with warm salt water to get the swelling go down down.. That will definitely help.. Good Luck..?Health Question & Answer

Floss around & use tartar control mouthwash twice a day..Health Question & Answer



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