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Can you please describe the best ways for getting rid of puffy gums with braces?

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See yor dentist: The movement of your teeth can irritate your gums and if you have braces they can irritate your gums too you must practice good oral hygiene while undergoing ortho and have frequent cleanings in some people the gums will stay irritated and red.

Answered 6/9/2015

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Proper oral hygiene: Braces can make proper oral hygiene difficult. You need to brush the gum line and use floss threaders to allow you to floss between the teeth. The gums are swollen or "puffy" because you have failed to remove the bacterial film on and between the teeth.

Answered 1/2/2015

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Better oral hygiene: Having braces makes it more difficult to keep plaque off the teeth. Spending more time brushing and flossing is the easiest way to reduce puffy gums and make them more healthy. Using a sonic toothbrush is also helpful to many patients.

Answered 8/3/2013

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