You just got brand new braces, and you’re super excited about it. You’re optimistic about the coming results and grateful for the opportunity to straighten your teeth. However, when you recently smiled at yourself in the mirror, you noticed something troubling. Pulling up your lip, you saw that your gums appeared to be swollen. Is this normal? There are a few reasons why you may experience swollen gums with braces. From simple oral hygiene issues to long-term problems with excessive gum tissue, there are several fixes you can consider to reduce the swelling of your gums.
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