Hello I ve recently went to the dentist to get my teeth cleaned and my braces tightened and Lately I ve noticed my teeth are a little loose and my gums are pulling away from my teeth but my dentist never told me anything was wrong.. I m a little concerned and afraid that this may be Periodontist.. Can someone please help me.. My gums did bleed when I got my teeth cleaned but my hygienist never said anything was wrong she told me I was doing just fine.. But I m still concerned..
Hello and welcome, As you are undergoing orthodontic treatment, some kind on gingival inflammation is expected to be seen in the oral cavity. As the braces apply orthodontic forces on the jaws and teeth for the movement some kind of mobility of teeth is normal, and it subsides automatically at the end of treatment. Secondly, application of braces makes tooth brushing and cleaning difficult which leads to accumulation of dental plaque and calculus leading to gingival inflammation and bleeding gums.I would suggest you to maintain good oral hygiene by using antiseptic mouth rinses like chlorhexidine after every meal to prevent further inflammation. Check for any sharp edges on the orthodontic brackets if it hurts the gums.I hope this information helps you, take care.