How do you get rid of gum immflamation with braces?!
Question:
How do you get rid of gum immflamation with braces?
i have a cold sore so i cant use the warm salt water trick ...
Answers:
Gum inflammation is normal with braces, and the best way to treat it is to brush well, floss, use warm salt water rinses and use an anti-inflammatory pain medication such as Advil (ibuprofen).
You should be fine using the warm salt water rinse with the cold sore!
When you are brushing, be sure to angle properly to get under your gumline - not only is it proper brushing, but it really does help the inflammation caused by the brackets and pressure of the orthodontia.
If you are doing all of this and the inflammation persists or worsens, please talk to your orthodontist.