Gum disease or not

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Gum disease or not

Asked for Female, 19 Years

Doctor I have braceles so I feel some pain in my teeth is normal so I didn't react to it but one day when press at my one lower teeth small amount of pus just like a small pimple drain out from my gum line so I search on internet and get to know about periodontics so now I just worried about my teeth there is no pain not any blackness on my teeth , yesterday I went to my dentist he just said it is normal he gave me antibiotics and a gel he did cleaning but today I also noticed pus .

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Dr. Anahita

Periodontist 11 yrs exp Delhi

Braces/orthodontic treatment as such does not cause gum disease /periodontal disease. However, it may be a factor in retention of food particles which can cause inflammation in gingiva(gums). If not treated early enough it may cause gingiva enlargement /periodontal disease. Therefore, it's must to have an impeccable oral hygiene. Since you have got scaling done already and started antibiotics as directed by your dentist, it should start settling.

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Would recommend regular visits to your general dentist during your orthodontic treatment and every 6 months post orthodontic treatment.

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Dr. Prof. Mahendra Raj

Oral Medicine and Radiology 29 yrs exp Chennai

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Gum disease or periodontal disease can happen in teeth when the hygiene is not maintained properly. As.a general advice after braces particularly fixed braces we instruct the patients to brush with a specialized orthodontic tooth brush, interdental cleaning and flossing and regular mouth wash. This is apart from their regular periodic visits to the dentist. When any appliance is worn in the mouth the care to the teeth, gums and surrounding structures must be 200% more than a normal individual.