Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Hi! is it ok to cut my my extra gums coz its already swollen because of my braces (i have gap issue before in the center teeth)? how much will it cost
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Yes: It's ok to "cut the gums" but i prefer to use a laser. Better yet, ask him/ her how to best control the cause of the swelling (plaque--usually, some medications) if surgery the only way (which i doubt) laser will to a good job as long as your plaque control is excellent. How much? Ask your dentist.
Answered 12/5/2016
4.6k views
Gums: Yes it is. Be sure your hygiene is excellent from now on so you do not have to do this again. Costs vary however i would seek out a skilled periodontist (gum specialist).
Answered 12/5/2016
4.6k views
Talk to your dentist: discuss this with your dentist swollen or puffy gums are normal when closing gaps and will usually resolve with time and good hygiene. Ask your dentist for tips cleaning this area and follow the instructions to make it go away. If it needs to be removed your dentist will tell you when is the appropriate time. It shouldn't be that expensive depending on the method that's used.
Answered 12/5/2016
2.7k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
My right upper part of my gum is swollen. It's the tooth next to my bracket to hold the wire for braces, help?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Good day. I've been having a problem with swollen gums, but only on the two front teeth, The gums get swollen and pus comes out of them, I now also have a gap between my two front teeth?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I recently have been noticing my gums receding. Gums are swollen but not red. I have a small tiny decay in one gap. I have 2 tooth with abit of root exposed. No tartars except on a few tooth. Do i need deep cleaning? Or is there another cleaning way?
3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
Can my wisdom teeth growing out cause my gums to swell (with braces)?
6 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
People also searched for:
Hi. I have braces on the upper teeth. But few months later those gaps between my teeth (space problem) built up extra gums in the middle right there?
I recently got my braces off and my gums are swollen. What's a good way to get my teeth normal?
I have a gap in my front teeth and a lil gum separating them. I got my braces and it's closed but the gums became puffy and big (behind & in front)?
I used to have a gap.i have braces.Now the gum that was between my 2 front teeth is squished and inflated. What is the soonest I can remove that skin.
Had braces for 2 months. Every time there is major movement (closing gaps), four of my gums get irritated and bleed. I send scans to my dr every week. She compliments how clean my teeth are. Why are my gums so irritated? Same gums every time?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
