Swollen gum on the front teeth, increasing in size. Have a set of braces put in. Cause?
Patient: My gum is swollen in the front of my two top front teeth and is is also swollen behind. I have had it for 2 weeks and thought it should be gone by now. It started growing a little after i got my 4th set of braces and they put a double chain on my teeth. I don t know if this is from the braces or something but i really need to know. Doctor: HELLO AND WELCOME, THE braces you are wearing now ,is interfering with your oral hygiene maintenance. food debris and plaque has deposited in between your teeth resulting in inflammation of gums called gingivitis.there is pseudopocket formation along with pus accumulation. get ultrasonic scaling by your dentist.if necessary,root-planning and curettage has to be done. the enlarged gums can be reshaped by gingivoplasty and gingivectomy. use orthodontic toothbrush to clean your teeth. chlorhexidine mouthrinses can be used to prevent plaque accumulation. take tab.doxycycline-100 mg,once daily for 7 days to make your gums intact,firm and resilient again. regards DR.BINDIYA