Tooth Positioner causing bleeding?

[cybersiren]

Ok, I've had my braces off since yesterday morning and I'm instructed to wear a tooth positioner for 5 hours a day plus while I'm sleeping. My problem is that when I wear the postioner, I have a couple teeth that bleed just a little bit. I floss well and have started doing salt water rinses. Do you think it is just a little irritated with the removal process and the new appliance, or should I be worried? My dentist pointed out a little swelling but said that since my braces are off now things should be easier to clean and that it should go down in a few days. But at that point I hadn't noticed the bleeding. Should I wait it out or let my ortho know what's up?

[Luella]

If the bleeding stops quickly and is decreasing each time, I'd continue with the salt water rinses and see how it goes.