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Whenever i try to eat my braces digs into my gums and sometimes makes my gums bleed a little, is this normal or should i contact the orthodontist?
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Contact them: Your gums bleeding my be due to poor oral hygene i'm afraid to say, but not knowing the details of your mouth, if you are bleeding at every meal, you should have them check things out.
Answered 12/19/2013
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Not normal: Takes a while to get used to new braces, but things should be getting better, not worse. Call your Orthodontic Specialist for relief.
Answered 5/13/2014
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