I got my braces off last week,and now when I brush my teeth..my gums hurt and so!


Question: I got my braces off last week,and now when I brush my teeth!.!.my gums hurt and sometimes bleed!.!.why!?
It never did this before!.!.but now they get really sensitive and sometimes bleed!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com


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I would suppose because you are reaching areas you haven't reached before or at least not w/as much pressure!.!.!.!.you can rinse you mouth w/peroxide it will help heal the gums and prevent infection!. I bet you look pretty tho!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Probably you are brushing your teeth vigorously!. You may also consider changing your toothbrush to soft bristle!.

Gingivitis is the most common gum disease this condition leads into serious conditions that affect mostly the adults!. Tooth loss is one common worse result of this condition and eventually it can also lead into medical condition including cardiovascular and respiratory diseases!.

Symptoms of gum disease are usually neglected unless pain and discomfort are experienced!. Early symptoms of gum disease includes bleeding gums, dry mouth and halitosis!. The best defense to gum disease is that you should be informed about it, having proper hygiene and choosing the right dental products!.

Seeing your dentist at least twice a year is one way of preventing gum disease, asking questions that bothers your dental health can be properly address by your dentist!. Signs and symptoms can be detected and treated at its early stage too!.

Brushing and flossing is important to your dental health!. Brushing your teeth at least twice a day or every after meal is necessary!. Flossing removes food particles in between the teeth that can't be remove with brushing!. This is the best way in ensuring that bacteria and infection do not have an opportunity in your mouth!. Proper nutrition and being hydrated are another way of preventing gum diseases to occur!.

Choosing the proper oral health care products such as toothpaste and mouthwash is also important especially if you do have sensitive gums or bleeding gums!. Natural oral health care products are your best option for they do not contain harsh chemicals that may further cause irritation and damage to your gums and teeth!.

for more information regarding bleeding gums and gum disease you may visit http://www!.themouthdoctor!.caWww@Answer-Health@Com

it could be that because your braces now came off sometimes your teeth could get very sensative!. webmd is a good place for this kind of question if you want to know from a doctorWww@Answer-Health@Com





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