Will my gums be exposed after wearing braces?

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The article was consulted with Dr. CKII Nguyen Khanh Nam - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Nha Trang International General Hospital.

Braces become a "lifesaver" for those who have teeth that are "incorrect" in the correct position on the jaw. Braces help you have more beautiful teeth, bringing a harmonious balance to the face. However, there are many cases of gum recession after braces.

1. Causes of gum recession after braces?

Cleft gums after braces is a condition many people suffer from, the cause may come from the team of dentists, the patient and the oral hygiene process during braces. As follows:

1.1. By the team of dentists

Braces with open gums may be due to the poor orthodontic competence of the doctor, making the braces process negatively affect the patient's oral health. Right from the time when braces were installed, the orthodontist did not have an accurate measurement of the force acting on the teeth.
The orthodontist's experience is not enough to be able to accurately control the pulling force of each bracket in each tightening. Teeth have been tightened too tightly by the appliance (braces, trays in eCligner). Excessive pressure makes the teeth weaker and the gums no longer hug the neck of the teeth and tend to be farther away from the jaw and the patient is exposed a lot after braces.
In addition, the carelessness of the dentist before the examination causes gingivitis in the patient. When the patient's teeth are not really good or have not been thoroughly treated for oral diseases, but doctors still carry out braces, this can also increase this risk.

1.2. Due to the patient

Gum disease caused by braces can happen because the patient does not follow the instructions of the doctor. Arbitrarily replacing the aligners causes teeth and jaws to weaken.
Patients who eat and drink improperly and take care of their teeth will damage the periodontal and cause gum recession.
Some, the deviation in the time of braces has not been adjusted in a timely and most accurate way is also one of the causes of gum recession after braces.

2. After wearing braces, what should I do?

After wearing braces, the gums are exposed as a side effect that no one wants to happen. However, if this is the case, you should not be too worried, but need to keep calm and go to the dentist for treatment. Nowadays, with the development of technology, braces are completely treatable. To overcome this situation, there are a number of commonly applied methods such as lip augmentation surgery, gum surgery, jaw bone surgery. In which:
Lip augmentation surgery to adjust lip muscles to reduce pulling force when smiling, lips will not be pulled too much, improving gum exposure. The gingival marginectomy combined with crown lengthening is applied in cases where the gums are too developed and the crowns are short. Jaw surgery is performed to cut the jaw preposition, push the jaw back in and up. Then fix it with titanium screws. This method is indicated when both the gums and alveolar bone overgrow. In addition to the methods to overcome the gum condition after braces, you should also proactively prevent the above situation by:
Follow the dentist's instructions and return to the doctor on time. Limit the use of hard foods. Actively clean and take care of your teeth properly
Do not arbitrarily change the tray at home, because this can be the cause of gum leakage after braces. Quickly notify the dentist of any deviations in the movement of teeth as well as feel the teeth gradually move away from the gums after a period of braces.

Braces are a great invention, bringing great benefits to those who are having difficulty because of unsatisfactory teeth, especially transparent braces. However, in some cases, patients may experience unwanted side effects such as braces deviation, gum leakage, ... Therefore, to ensure aesthetics as well as oral health before, during and after braces, you should consider choosing reputable medical facilities and hospitals to perform braces.
Vinmec International General Hospital has applied a new generation of orthodontic braces to dental treatment to meet the increasing aesthetic needs of customers. When using the service package, customers will receive comprehensive oral care such as general dental examination, panoramic dental films, orthodontics using self-ligating metal brackets and tartar removal,... In addition, customers also receive 2 dental cleanings during the braces process, and a free retainer after half a year of braces to ensure the results of braces.

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