Orthodontist. Puffy Gums. Help!?

Today I have an ortho appt. and it really stinks. My gums are puffy. I know I should floss them but It always crosses my mind. And when I am at the ortho. they always say to me you nees to brush better. I brush everyday and use this mouthwash "phosphlur" its for braces. But they always tell my dad and my dad SCREAMMS at me. what should I tell the ortho to let her know that she should only tell me.


My mom said to say, "Listen, if my gums are bad just tell me and I will deal with it, not my dad because if you tell my dad he will go balistic on me."


anyone have any advice on how to get rid of puffy gums, or what i should say to the ortho to know that she wont say anything.?

Orthodontist. Puffy Gums. Help!?
Sounds like your mom has some good advice/
Reply:Mam,


For your puffy gums,do gum massaging that would help your gums do eat lots of sour fruits which gives u lots of vitamin c ,


tell ur dentist that my oral condtion has to be told to me not to my father,tell her affirmatively that u do maintain the oral hygiene well,but u have spongy gums she would hlp u
Reply:Hi! I've been a in dentistry for over 25 years. You need to brush better and i know it is hard, but what's the point of beautiful teeth if you gums are puffy and bleeding later?


Do this, tell the Ortho not to speak to your Dad. Second try this for 1 week and see if this helps. Each morning and at night, rinse with VERY salty warm water. 1/2 tsp. per a small glass of water. Rinse gently until it is all gone, 1-2 minute, the longer the better. Last thing before bed. In one week your gums will be back to normal. Do this 3 times a week as long as you have braces, no more gum issues. BUT brush first!!! If you have any other questions, please ask. Marie
Reply:I know how you feel.I have to go to the orthodonist too this week .I have braces too. But I say if you want to help deflate your puffy gums than go to a pharmacy near you and look or ask what kind of medicine you can use for puffy gums.And after your gums aren't swollen anymore just brush and floss like your suppose too. It will save youtrself from being yelled at and from the doctors tellin you the same thing over and over again.
Reply:floss and brush better val. -_-

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