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Pain in gums
From the day i get my braces my gums
are becoming white. In begining it was very small neglible but now it is growing big and rapidly...my gums are paining and swollen...15 days are past but still it is the same...is it normal??
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Dr. Parag M. Khatri
Dentist
30 yrs exp
Mumbai
After placing the braces - you need more rigorous cleaning of your teeth and gums since there is more amount of plaque deposits
This plaque causes gums swelling and bleeding.
Next Steps
Get the cleaning of gums by specialist
Health Tips
Increase your oral hygiene maintenance . This will prevent even decay of teeth which also is very common during braces if not maintained properly.
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