Very sore gums after removal?

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#1 Post by **colleen** » Tue Apr 03, 2007 7:56 am

Hi guys, so happy to have joined the braceless club!!! Did anyone else have extremely irritated gums after removal? It's been nearly a week and I can still barely brush on the right side because my gums are so ripped up. I think that dental assistant was using a pickaxe on my teeth (and gums!) Any recommendations to help in healing?

#2 Post by **mtbrncofn** » Fri Apr 06, 2007 10:24 am

I had the same exact assistant.

I think she was practicing for her butcher's license or something. My gums were so ripped and swollen that I had sores still open when I went to get my teeth cleaned six weeks later.

My hygeinist was pretty surprised and the damage. It took a long time to heal too.

Happy healing!

#3 Post by **colleen** » Sat Apr 07, 2007 7:13 am

Thanks! I tried salt water and they're feeling much better. Now hopefully my dentist visit next week doesn't dig up too many cavities...